How far is North Rock Springs, WY from Laramie, WY?
The driving distance from North Rock Springs, WY to Laramie, WY is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Rock Springs and Laramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Rock Springs and Laramie.
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Start on Mesa Drive
1 km · 3 min · Mesa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Yellowstone Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elk Street
1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street
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Take the exit left
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
204.8 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street
1745 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Curtis Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue
111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Rock Springs and Laramie.
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
205 mi · 03h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving North Rock Springs and Sunny near Laramie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Rock Springs to Laramie?
The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 105.6 miles from North Rock Springs and 105.8 miles from Laramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 10:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Rock Springs and Sunny near Laramie.
Stop Ideas Near Rawlins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Rock Springs and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 191.58 mi (308.32 km).
#1 North Rock Springs
Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.6435800, -109.2656800 |
| Altitude | 1977 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laramie
City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,661 |
| Coordinates | 41.3113700, -105.5911000 |
| Altitude | 2184 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $29.04 | $58.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.56 | $63.13 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.94 | $67.87 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.37 | $80.75 |
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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