How far is Moose Wilson Road, WY from Rock Springs, WY?

The driving distance from Moose Wilson Road, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.84 mi
03h 08m
Flight
157.81 mi
253.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.81 mi
Kilometers
253.97 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.84 mi
Kilometers
295.86 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Springs
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM MDT
Return by in Moose Wilson Road
Wed, May 13, 4:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moose Wilson Road
2026-05-12T21:50
Arrive Rock Springs
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moose Wilson Road
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pinedale
WY

Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

From Moose Wilson Road
91.3 mi
01h 34m
To Rock Springs
92.5 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moose Wilson Road and Rock Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moose Wilson Road and Rock Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Moose-Wilson Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Moose-Wilson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Moose - Wilson Road

    138 m · 16 sec · Moose - Wilson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Highway 22

    4 mi · 7 min · West Highway 22

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Highway 89

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 89

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    163.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bridger Avenue

    1383 ft · 27 sec · Bridger Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto M Street

    1215 ft · 33 sec · M Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Street

    122 m · 16 sec · Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto F Street

    70 m · 12 sec · F Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1116 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Edgar Street

    3090 ft · 1 min · Edgar Street

  13. 13

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

    129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moose Wilson Road and Rock Springs.

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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 89
175 mi · 95%
West Highway 22
4.04 mi · 2%
Moose-Wilson Road
1.75 mi · 1%
Edgar Street
0.59 mi
Bridger Avenue
0.26 mi
M Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

South Highway 89

Exit the roundabout

163 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinedale
01h 34m from Moose Wilson Road
Leave By
10:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moose Wilson Road 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 Moose Wilson Road to Rock Springs?

The road trip is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Pinedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Moose Wilson Road and 92.5 miles from Rock Springs.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moose Wilson Road and Sunny near Rock Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moose Wilson Road and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 157.81 mi (253.97 km).

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#1 Moose Wilson Road

Census designated place

Population1,821
Coordinates43.5252100, -110.8446600
Altitude1888
CountryUnited States
Rock Springs

#2 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Start: Moose - Wilson Road (-110.842049, 43.525207)
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.56 L · about $25.27
Round trip
$50.53
12.98 gal · 49.12 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $25.27 $50.53
Mid-grade $4.23 $27.46 $54.92
Premium $4.55 $29.52 $59.05
Diesel $5.41 $35.12 $70.25

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Moose Wilson Road and Rock Springs. The current time is 21:50:21.

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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.