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

The driving distance from North Rock Springs, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 375.6 miles (604.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
375.58 mi
06h 08m
Flight
246.95 mi
397.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.95 mi
Kilometers
397.43 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
375.58 mi
Kilometers
604.44 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM MDT
Return by in North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Rock Springs
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive Sheridan
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Rock Springs
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From North Rock Springs
187.6 mi
03h 04m
To Sheridan
188 mi
03h 04m

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
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    110.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    31.5 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Brundage Lane

    2143 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

    1798 ft · 36 sec · East Brundage Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Coffeen Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    654 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Loucks Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
111 mi · 30%
3rd Street
108 mi · 29%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
106 mi · 28%
I 90 West
31.5 mi · 8%
Casper West Belt
10.2 mi · 3%
Yellowstone Road
1.86 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.7 mi
246.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
03h 04m from North Rock Springs
Leave By
11:44 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Rock Springs and Sunny near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 375.6 miles (604.4 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.6 miles from North Rock Springs and 188 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.58 one way or $103.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.

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Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Rock Springs and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 246.95 mi (397.43 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
Sheridan

#2 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Start: Mesa Drive (-109.265671, 41.643737)
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 604 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.25 gal
50.17 L · about $51.58
Round trip
$103.16
26.5 gal · 100.34 L
Estimated CO2
117.8 kg one way
Round trip: 235.5 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $51.58 $103.16
Mid-grade $4.23 $56.06 $112.12
Premium $4.55 $60.27 $120.55
Diesel $5.41 $71.71 $143.42

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 Sheridan. The current time is 03:45:13.

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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.