How far is Rawlins, WY from Powell, WY?
The driving distance from Rawlins, WY to Powell, 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 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rawlins and Powell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rawlins and Powell.
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Start on West Spruce Street
15 m · 5 sec · West Spruce Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right onto Sand Draw Road
34.6 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road
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Continue on Gas Hills Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gas Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway
2835 ft · 53 sec · Greybull Highway
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Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road
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Turn right onto Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage
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Continue on West Coulter Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Coulter Avenue
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Turn left onto South Bent Street
901 ft · 26 sec · South Bent Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bent Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rawlins and Powell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Broadway Street
Turn left onto Broadway Street
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rawlins and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Powell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rawlins to Powell?
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 Rawlins and 141.2 miles from Powell.
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 6:36 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rawlins and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Powell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rawlins and Powell. Straight-line distance: 218.49 mi (351.62 km).
#1 Rawlins
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 8,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.7910700, -107.2386600 |
| Altitude | 2072 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Powell
City in Park County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 6,127 |
| Coordinates | 44.7538400, -108.7573500 |
| Altitude | 1339 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)
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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