How far is Guernsey, WY from Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from Guernsey, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guernsey and Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guernsey and Rock Springs.
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Start on South Wyoming Avenue
17 m · 7 sec · South Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto West Whalen Street
2588 ft · 1 min · West Whalen Street
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Continue on Highway 26
14.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 26
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Keep slight left
2848 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Cheyenne
18.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 34 West: Laramie
1937 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 34
51.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 30
21.1 mi · 31 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 13
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Take the ramp left
1501 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
164.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West
2755 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
2579 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto South Side Belt Route
2032 ft · 41 sec · South Side Belt Route
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Turn slight right
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto James Drive
813 ft · 25 sec · James Drive
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Turn left onto Virginia Street
905 ft · 47 sec · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto Edgar Street
789 ft · 22 sec · Edgar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street
129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Guernsey and Rock Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
164 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Guernsey and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Rock Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guernsey to Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elk Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Guernsey and 146.3 miles from Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.14 one way or $80.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Guernsey and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Rock Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guernsey and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 234.09 mi (376.73 km).
#1 Guernsey
Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States of America
| Population | 1,143 |
| Coordinates | 42.2696900, -104.7416300 |
| Altitude | 1327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Springs
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 22,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.5874600, -109.2029000 |
| Altitude | 1947 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $40.14 | $80.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.62 | $87.24 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.90 | $93.80 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.80 | $111.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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