How far is Rawlins, WY from Mills, WY?

The driving distance from Rawlins, WY to Mills, WY is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
114.75 mi
02h 14m
Flight
85.12 mi
136.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.12 mi
Kilometers
136.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.75 mi
Kilometers
184.67 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mills
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM MDT
Return by in Rawlins
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rawlins
2026-04-23T08:07
Arrive Mills
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Rawlins
57.4 mi
01h 07m
To Mills
57.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 35 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 to 43 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Spruce Street

    15 m · 5 sec · West Spruce Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Wyoming Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest Wyoming Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    956 ft · 26 sec · 1st Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
113 mi · 99%
Southwest Wyoming Boulevard
1.33 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.18 mi
West Spruce Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

Continue straight

69.2 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
01h 07m from Rawlins
Leave By
2:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Rawlins and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Rawlins and 57.4 miles from Mills.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Rawlins and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Mills.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rawlins and Mills. Straight-line distance: 85.12 mi (136.99 km).

Rawlins

#1 Rawlins

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Mills

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population4,077
Coordinates42.8405200, -106.3658600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Start: Rawlins (-107.23866, 41.79107)
End: Mills (-106.36586, 42.84052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.33 L · about $15.77
Round trip
$31.53
8.1 gal · 30.66 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.77 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.14 $34.27
Premium $4.55 $18.42 $36.85
Diesel $5.41 $21.92 $43.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rawlins and Mills. The current time is 08:07:29.

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.