How far is Rawlins, WY from Baggs, WY?

The driving distance from Rawlins, WY to Baggs, WY is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
76.89 mi
01h 22m
Flight
56.52 mi
90.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.52 mi
Kilometers
90.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.89 mi
Kilometers
123.74 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baggs
Mon, Jun 1, 11:50 PM MDT
Return by in Rawlins
Tue, Jun 2, 1:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rawlins
2026-06-01T22:27
Arrive Baggs
Mon, Jun 1, 11:50 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rawlins
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
Wamsutter
WY

Town of the United States

From Rawlins
38.5 mi
00h 41m
To Baggs
38.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rawlins and Baggs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rawlins and Baggs.

  1. 1

    Start on West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.7 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 789 South: Baggs, Creston Junction

    1660 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    50.6 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Street

    47 m · 9 sec · North Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rawlins and Baggs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.7 mi · 31%
West Spruce Street
2.17 mi · 3%
WY 789 South
0.31 mi
North Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

50.6 mi · 00h 54m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wamsutter
00h 41m from Rawlins
Leave By
3:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rawlins and Sunny near Baggs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rawlins to Baggs?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Rawlins and 38.5 miles from Baggs.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 3:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.55 one way or $21.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rawlins and Sunny near Baggs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rawlins and Baggs. Straight-line distance: 56.52 mi (90.96 km).

Rawlins

#1 Rawlins

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population8,484
Coordinates41.7910700, -107.2386600
Altitude2072
CountryUnited States
Baggs

#2 Baggs

Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population415
Coordinates41.0358000, -107.6575700
Altitude1904
CountryUnited States
Start: Rawlins (-107.23866, 41.79107)
End: Baggs (-107.65757, 41.0358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $10.55
Round trip
$21.10
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.55 $21.10
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.47 $22.93
Premium $4.55 $12.33 $24.66
Diesel $5.41 $14.67 $29.33

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rawlins and Baggs. The current time is 22:27:20.

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.