How far is North Rock Springs, WY from Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from North Rock Springs, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Rock Springs and Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Rock Springs and Rock Springs.
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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
2.3 mi · 5 min · Elk Street
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Turn left onto Bridger Avenue
1383 ft · 27 sec · Bridger Avenue
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Turn right onto M Street
1215 ft · 33 sec · M Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
122 m · 16 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto F Street
70 m · 12 sec · F Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1116 ft · 33 sec · 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 North Rock Springs and Rock Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Elk Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Elk Street
2.25 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving North Rock Springs 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 North Rock Springs to Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from North Rock Springs and 4.2 miles from Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.01 one way or $2.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Rock Springs and Sunny near Rock Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Rock Springs and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.14 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 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
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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