How far is Green River, WY from Rawlins, WY?

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Rawlins, WY is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.99 mi
01h 46m
Flight
116.41 mi
187.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.41 mi
Kilometers
187.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.99 mi
Kilometers
197.94 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rawlins
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-18T04:43
Arrive Rawlins
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green River
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Green River
61.5 mi
00h 53m
To Rawlins
61.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
40°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green River and Rawlins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Rawlins.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st East

    11 m · 7 sec · North 1st East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Flaming Gorge Way

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    119.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green River and Rawlins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119 mi · 97%
West Spruce Street
1.74 mi · 1%
East Flaming Gorge Way
1.06 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.67 mi · 1%
I 80 Business East
0.38 mi
North 1st East
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

119 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
00h 53m from Green River
Leave By
2:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green River and Mostly Sunny near Rawlins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green River to Rawlins?

The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Green River and 61.6 miles from Rawlins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.90 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green River and Mostly Sunny near Rawlins.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Rawlins. Straight-line distance: 116.41 mi (187.34 km).

Green River

#1 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
CountryUnited States
Rawlins

#2 Rawlins

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population8,484
Coordinates41.7910700, -107.2386600
Altitude2072
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
End: West Spruce Street (-107.238656, 41.791055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $16.90
Round trip
$33.79
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.90 $33.79
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.36 $36.73
Premium $4.55 $19.74 $39.49
Diesel $5.41 $23.49 $46.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Green River and Rawlins. The current time is 04:43:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.