How far is Rock Springs, WY from Bar Nunn, WY?
The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Bar Nunn, WY is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Springs and Bar Nunn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Bar Nunn.
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Start on Collins Street
26 m · 7 sec · Collins Street
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Turn right onto Agate Street
129 m · 19 sec · Agate Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Edgar Street
789 ft · 26 sec · Edgar Street
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Turn right onto Virginia Street
905 ft · 40 sec · Virginia Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto James Drive
977 ft · 33 sec · James Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Side Belt Route
2190 ft · 48 sec · South Side Belt Route
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Turn right onto 9th Street
2182 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street
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Take the ramp right
1916 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
1997 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Spruce Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street
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Continue straight
63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn left onto Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest
1989 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wardwell Road
1785 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Howard Street
1134 ft · 25 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto Salt Creek Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Salt Creek Highway
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard
1336 ft · 37 sec · Sunset Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Springs and Bar Nunn.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
104 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Mostly Sunny near Bar Nunn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Bar Nunn?
The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Rock Springs and 114.9 miles from Bar Nunn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 8:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Springs and Mostly Sunny near Bar Nunn.
Stop Ideas Near Rawlins
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 Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Bar Nunn. Straight-line distance: 172.56 mi (277.71 km).
#1 Rock Springs
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 22,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.5874600, -109.2029000 |
| Altitude | 1947 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bar Nunn
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,870 |
| Coordinates | 42.9135800, -106.3433600 |
| Altitude | 1611 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bar Nunn (-106.34336, 42.91358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $31.53 | $63.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.27 | $68.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.85 | $73.69 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $43.84 | $87.67 |
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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