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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.29 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.06 mi
8.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.06 mi
Kilometers
8.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.29 mi
Kilometers
11.73 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM MDT
Return by in North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Rock Springs
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Rock Springs
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Green River
WY

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

From North Rock Springs
3.1 mi
00h 07m
To Rock Springs
4.2 mi
00h 07m

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
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

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.

  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

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Elk Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridger Avenue

    1383 ft · 27 sec · Bridger Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto M Street

    1215 ft · 33 sec · M Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway Street

    122 m · 16 sec · Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto F Street

    70 m · 12 sec · F Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1116 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Edgar Street

    3090 ft · 1 min · Edgar Street

  10. 10

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

    129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elk Street
2.25 mi · 31%
Yellowstone Road
1.86 mi · 25%
Mesa Drive
0.65 mi · 9%
Edgar Street
0.59 mi · 8%
Bridger Avenue
0.26 mi · 4%
M Street
0.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green River
00h 07m from North Rock Springs
Leave By
8:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 North Rock Springs

Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Population2,207
Coordinates41.6435800, -109.2656800
Altitude1977
CountryUnited States
Rock Springs

#2 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Start: Mesa Drive (-109.265671, 41.643737)
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.01
Round trip
$2.02
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Rock Springs and Rock Springs. The current time is 03:46:23.

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.