How far is Rawlins, WY from Sinclair, WY?
The driving distance from Rawlins, WY to Sinclair, WY is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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 Rawlins and Sinclair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rawlins and Sinclair.
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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
5.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 76: Sinclair
1977 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left
707 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp left
1924 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rawlins and Sinclair.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.4 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rawlins and Mostly Sunny near Sinclair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rawlins to Sinclair?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saratoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Rawlins and 5.2 miles from Sinclair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rawlins and Mostly Sunny near Sinclair.
Stop Ideas Near Saratoga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saratoga.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rawlins and Sinclair. Straight-line distance: 6.56 mi (10.56 km).
#1 Rawlins
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 8,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.7910700, -107.2386600 |
| Altitude | 2072 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sinclair
Town of the United States
| Population | 389 |
| Coordinates | 41.7749600, -107.1131000 |
| Altitude | 2012 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sinclair (-107.1131, 41.77496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.14 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
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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