How far is Jackson, WY from Rock Springs, WY?
Fastest route
The distance between Jackson, WY and Rock Springs, WY is 179 miles (288.07 kilometers) by car, following the US-191 route. The drive time is approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes. The halfway point is Boulder, WY.
Here are some recommended routes from Jackson to Rock Springs by car:
- Route 1: 2 hours and 56 minutes, 179 miles
- US-191 N
- Route 2: 3 hours and 13 minutes, 185.5 miles
- US-191 N
- WY-22 N
- US-20 N
- I-80 E
- Route 3: 3 hours and 21 minutes, 187.9 miles
- US-191 N
- WY-22 N
- US-20 N
- I-80 E
- Exit 195 for WY-287 S
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson and Rock Springs is 152.97 miles (246.18 km).
Flight distance from Jackson, WY to Rock Springs, WY is 152.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Jackson to Rock Springs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson, Wyoming to Rock Springs, Wyoming is: 179.41 miles (288.73 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson to Rock Springs will take approximately 03 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Jackson
Town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 10572 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°28'48"N 110°45'45"W |
| Latitude | 43.4799300 |
| Longitude | -110.7624300 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Springs
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 22943 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°35'15"N 109°12'10"W |
| Latitude | 41.5874600 |
| Longitude | -109.2029000 |
| Altitude | 1947 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Rock Springs: Collins Street (-109.202964,41.587676)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson and Rock Springs
The distance between Jackson and Rock Springs is 289 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Jackson and Rock Springs. The current time is 10:02:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.96 liters (6.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Rock Springs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Rock Springs is $23.05 (diesel $30.05).
Wyoming gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $3.88 | $4.17 | $4.75 |
| Total | $23.05 | $24.58 | $26.39 | $30.05 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Wyoming ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.641 (Diesel $4.746) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Rock Springs (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
