How far is Ranchettes, WY from Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from Ranchettes, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ranchettes and Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ranchettes and Rock Springs.
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Start on Iron Mountain Road
2 mi · 5 min · Iron Mountain Road
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Continue on Horse Creek Road
2900 ft · 1 min · Horse Creek Road
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Take the ramp left
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Laramie
2663 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
251.4 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West
2755 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
2579 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto South Side Belt Route
2032 ft · 41 sec · South Side Belt Route
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Turn slight right
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto James Drive
813 ft · 25 sec · James Drive
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Turn left onto Virginia Street
905 ft · 47 sec · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto Edgar Street
789 ft · 22 sec · 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 Ranchettes and Rock Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
251 mi · 04h 08m
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.
Clear leaving Ranchettes and Partly Sunny near Rock Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ranchettes to Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Ranchettes and 131.9 miles from Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 9:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.17 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Ranchettes and Partly Sunny near Rock Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Hanna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanna.
Casper, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ranchettes and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 230.08 mi (370.27 km).
#1 Ranchettes
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
| Population | 5,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.2185900, -104.7902500 |
| Altitude | 1890 |
| 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: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $36.17 | $72.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.31 | $78.61 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.26 | $84.52 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.28 | $100.55 |
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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