How far is Green River, WY from Rock Springs, WY?

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.18 mi
00h 21m
Flight
14.21 mi
22.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.21 mi
Kilometers
22.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.18 mi
Kilometers
29.26 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 5:04 AM MDT
Return by in Green River
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 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 Rock Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 5:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Green River
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
North Rock Springs
WY

Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

From Green River
8.2 mi
00h 10m
To Rock Springs
10 mi
00h 10m

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
46°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Rock Springs.

  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

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward College Drive

    1937 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto College Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    3208 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    849 ft · 17 sec · Elk Street

  9. 9

    Continue on A Street

    590 ft · 17 sec · A Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Edgar Street

    3090 ft · 1 min · Edgar Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street

    129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.4 mi · 63%
College Drive
1.12 mi · 6%
East Flaming Gorge Way
1.06 mi · 6%
I 80 East
0.67 mi · 4%
Grant Street
0.61 mi · 3%
Edgar Street
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

11.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Rock Springs
00h 10m from Green River
Leave By
7:48 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green River and Sunny near Rock Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green River to Rock Springs?

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Rock Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Green River and 10 miles from Rock Springs.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green River and Sunny near Rock Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 14.21 mi (22.87 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
Rock Springs

#2 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.71 $5.42
Premium $4.55 $2.91 $5.82
Diesel $5.41 $3.46 $6.93

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 Rock Springs. The current time is 04:43:25.

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.