How far is Riverton, WY from Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from Riverton, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Rock Springs.
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Start on North Federal Boulevard
15 mi · 17 min · North Federal Boulevard
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Continue on South Main Street
9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 28
66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28
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Turn left onto Farson Mercantile
38.1 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile
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Continue on Elk Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Elk Street
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Turn left onto Bridger Avenue
1383 ft · 27 sec · Bridger Avenue
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Turn right onto M Street
1215 ft · 33 sec · M Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
122 m · 16 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto F Street
70 m · 12 sec · F Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1116 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Edgar Street
3090 ft · 1 min · Edgar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street
129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Rock Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 28
Continue on Highway 28
66.5 mi · 01h 16m
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 Rain Showers leaving Riverton and Slight Chance T-storms near Rock Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Lander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Riverton and 71.9 miles from Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 12:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.58 one way or $39.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverton and Slight Chance T-storms near Rock Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 107.85 mi (173.57 km).
#1 Riverton
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.0249600, -108.3801000 |
| Altitude | 1509 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Springs
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 22,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.5874600, -109.2029000 |
| Altitude | 1947 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
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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