How far is North Rock Springs, WY from Casper, WY?

The driving distance from North Rock Springs, WY to Casper, WY is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.16 mi
04h 01m
Flight
173.02 mi
278.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.02 mi
Kilometers
278.45 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.16 mi
Kilometers
376.84 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casper
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM MDT
Return by in North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Rock Springs
2026-04-19T02:20
Arrive Casper
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Rock Springs
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
Rawlins
WY

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From North Rock Springs
117.3 mi
02h 00m
To Casper
116.9 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Rock Springs and Casper.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Rock Springs and Casper.

  1. 1

    Start on Mesa Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Mesa Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Yellowstone Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Road

  3. 3

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    106.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 26 East, US 87 South: North Beverly Street, Bryan Stock Trail

    1755 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Sunlight Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · East Sunlight Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Sunlight Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Rock Springs and Casper.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
108 mi · 46%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
106 mi · 45%
Casper West Belt
12.5 mi · 5%
Yellowstone Road
1.86 mi · 1%
West Spruce Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Elk Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

106 mi · 01h 43m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
173 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
02h 00m from North Rock Springs
Leave By
8:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Rock Springs and Sunny near Casper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Rock Springs to Casper?

The road trip is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from North Rock Springs and 116.9 miles from Casper.

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

The direct path is about 173 miles (278.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 8:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.16 one way or $64.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Rock Springs and Sunny near Casper.

Stop Ideas Near Rawlins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rawlins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tully Park
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Tully Park

Rawlins , WY
El Rancho Dr & W Elm St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 4.3/5 70 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Rock Springs and Casper. Straight-line distance: 173.02 mi (278.45 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 North Rock Springs

Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Population2,207
Coordinates41.6435800, -109.2656800
Altitude1977
CountryUnited States
Casper

#2 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
Start: Mesa Drive (-109.265671, 41.643737)
End: North Sunlight Drive (-106.309604, 42.868632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.28 L · about $32.16
Round trip
$64.31
16.52 gal · 62.56 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.16 $64.31
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.95 $69.90
Premium $4.55 $37.57 $75.15
Diesel $5.41 $44.70 $89.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Rock Springs and Casper. The current time is 02:20:41.

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.