How far is Powell, WY from Rawlins, WY?
The driving distance from Powell, WY to Rawlins, WY is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Powell and Rawlins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powell and Rawlins.
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Start on North Bent Street
871 ft · 26 sec · North Bent Street
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Turn right onto East Coulter Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Coulter Avenue
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Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway
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Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway
2835 ft · 54 sec · Greybull Highway
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Turn left
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto Shoshoni Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
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Continue straight
31 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Gas Hills Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road
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Turn straight onto Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right
44.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto West Spruce Street
15 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Powell and Rawlins.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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81.5 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Powell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rawlins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Powell to Rawlins?
The road trip is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Shoshoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Powell and 141.2 miles from Rawlins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 6:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.81 one way or $77.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Powell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Powell and Rawlins. Straight-line distance: 218.49 mi (351.62 km).
#1 Powell
City in Park County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 6,127 |
| Coordinates | 44.7538400, -108.7573500 |
| Altitude | 1339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rawlins
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 8,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.7910700, -107.2386600 |
| Altitude | 2072 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Spruce Street (-107.238656, 41.791055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $38.81 | $77.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.18 | $84.37 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $45.35 | $90.71 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $53.96 | $107.92 |
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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