How far is Rawlins, WY from Ranchettes, WY?
The driving distance from Rawlins, WY to Ranchettes, WY is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Centennial is a city in Albany County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rawlins and Ranchettes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rawlins and Ranchettes.
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Start on West Spruce Street
15 m · 9 sec · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1086 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Cedar Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Cedar Street
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Take the exit straight
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 211: Horse Creek Road
1174 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Horse Creek Road
2502 ft · 52 sec · Horse Creek Road
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Continue on Iron Mountain Road
2 mi · 5 min · Iron Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iron Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rawlins and Ranchettes.
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
143 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Rawlins and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ranchettes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rawlins to Ranchettes?
The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Centennial is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Rawlins and 78.3 miles from Ranchettes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Rawlins and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ranchettes.
Stop Ideas Near Centennial
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 Centennial.
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rawlins and Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 132.72 mi (213.59 km).
#1 Rawlins
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 8,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.7910700, -107.2386600 |
| Altitude | 2072 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ranchettes
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
| Population | 5,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.2185900, -104.7902500 |
| Altitude | 1890 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranchettes (-104.79025, 41.21859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.49 | $42.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.36 | $46.71 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.11 | $50.22 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $29.87 | $59.75 |
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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