How far is Rock Springs, WY from Arapahoe, WY?

The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Arapahoe, WY is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.33 mi
02h 43m
Flight
101.74 mi
163.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.74 mi
Kilometers
163.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.33 mi
Kilometers
217.8 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arapahoe
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 AM MDT
Return by in Rock Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Springs
2026-04-18T09:13
Arrive Arapahoe
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Springs
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
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Rock Springs
67.6 mi
01h 21m
To Arapahoe
67.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Springs and Arapahoe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Arapahoe.

  1. 1

    Start on Collins Street

    26 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Agate Street

    129 m · 19 sec · Agate Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Edgar Street

    789 ft · 26 sec · Edgar Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Virginia Street

    905 ft · 40 sec · Virginia Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto James Drive

    977 ft · 33 sec · James Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Side Belt Route

    2190 ft · 48 sec · South Side Belt Route

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    2579 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1707 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US 191

    38.1 mi · 43 min · US 191

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rendezvous Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Rendezvous Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Left Hand Ditch Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Springs and Arapahoe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28
74.9 mi · 55%
US 191
38.1 mi · 28%
Rendezvous Road
5.38 mi · 4%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.54 mi · 1%
Elk Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Left Hand Ditch Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 28

Turn right onto Highway 28

66.5 mi · 01h 15m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
01h 21m from Rock Springs
Leave By
1:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Sunny near Arapahoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Arapahoe?

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Rock Springs and 67.7 miles from Arapahoe.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 1:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.61 one way or $37.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Springs and Sunny near Arapahoe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Arapahoe. Straight-line distance: 101.74 mi (163.73 km).

Rock Springs

#1 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Arapahoe

#2 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,656
Coordinates42.9621800, -108.4898300
Altitude1526
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Springs (-109.2029, 41.58746)
End: Arapahoe (-108.48983, 42.96218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.08 L · about $18.61
Round trip
$37.22
9.56 gal · 36.16 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.61 $37.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.22 $40.45
Premium $4.55 $21.74 $43.49
Diesel $5.41 $25.87 $51.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Springs and Arapahoe. The current time is 09:13:26.

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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.