How far is Rock Springs, WY from Cheyenne, WY?
The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Cheyenne, WY is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Springs and Cheyenne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Cheyenne.
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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
251.7 mi · 4 hr 8 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
1.6 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Missile Drive, Warren Gate 2
929 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Missile Drive
1265 ft · 32 sec · Missile Drive
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Turn left onto West 24th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Springs and Cheyenne.
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
252 mi · 04h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Cheyenne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Cheyenne?
The road trip is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Sinclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Rock Springs and 128.5 miles from Cheyenne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 9:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.27 one way or $70.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Springs and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Cheyenne.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Cheyenne. Straight-line distance: 229.34 mi (369.08 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 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 24th Street (-104.820107, 41.139762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $38.33 | $76.67 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $41.21 | $82.43 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $49.03 | $98.07 |
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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