How far is Pinedale, WY from Rock Springs, WY?

The driving distance from Pinedale, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.23 mi
01h 36m
Flight
94.58 mi
152.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.58 mi
Kilometers
152.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.23 mi
Kilometers
162.92 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Springs
Sat, May 2, 12:54 PM MDT
Return by in Pinedale
Sat, May 2, 2:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinedale
2026-05-02T11:17
Arrive Rock Springs
Sat, May 2, 12:54 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinedale
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
La Barge
WY

Town of the United States

From Pinedale
50.6 mi
00h 48m
To Rock Springs
50.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinedale and Rock Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 191

    1995 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 191

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 191

    10.6 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 191

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 191

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US Highway 191

  5. 5

    Continue on Elk Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Elk Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bridger Avenue

    1383 ft · 27 sec · Bridger Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto M Street

    1215 ft · 33 sec · M Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Street

    122 m · 16 sec · Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto F Street

    70 m · 12 sec · F Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1116 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Edgar Street

    3090 ft · 1 min · Edgar Street

  12. 12

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

    129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 191
85.9 mi · 85%
United States Highway 191
10.6 mi · 11%
Elk Street
2.34 mi · 2%
East Pine Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Edgar Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Bridger Avenue
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 191

Continue on US Highway 191

85.6 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Barge
00h 48m from Pinedale
Leave By
3:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinedale 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 Pinedale to Rock Springs?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Barge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Pinedale and 50.7 miles from Rock Springs.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinedale and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 94.58 mi (152.21 km).

Pinedale

#1 Pinedale

Town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,875
Coordinates42.8666100, -109.8609900
Altitude2189
CountryUnited States
Rock Springs

#2 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pine Street (-109.86099, 42.866619)
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.80
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.90 $27.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.10 $30.21
Premium $4.55 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.41 $19.32 $38.64

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinedale and Rock Springs. The current time is 11:17:43.

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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.