How far is Kemmerer, WY from Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from Kemmerer, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 89 miles (143.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kemmerer and Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemmerer and Rock Springs.
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Start on the route
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Garnet Street
54 m · 10 sec · Garnet Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
723 ft · 21 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Coral Street
1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Highway 30/189
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 30/189
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Continue on Highway 30/189
2107 ft · 56 sec · Highway 30/189
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Continue on US Highway 30/189
2677 ft · 59 sec · US Highway 30/189
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Take the ramp left
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
36.5 mi · 36 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward College Drive
1937 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto College Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · College Drive
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Turn left onto Grant Street
3208 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Elk Street
849 ft · 17 sec · Elk Street
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Continue on A Street
590 ft · 17 sec · A Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2666 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Edgar Street
3090 ft · 1 min · 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 Kemmerer 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.
US Highway 30/189
Take the ramp left
43.8 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kemmerer 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 Kemmerer to Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Kemmerer and 45.4 miles from Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kemmerer and Sunny near Rock Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kemmerer and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 70.31 mi (113.15 km).
#1 Kemmerer
City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County
| Population | 2,763 |
| Coordinates | 41.7924500, -110.5376700 |
| Altitude | 2118 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $13.29 | $26.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $16.99 | $33.99 |
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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