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

The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Evanston, WY is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.79 mi
01h 37m
Flight
93.82 mi
150.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.82 mi
Kilometers
150.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.79 mi
Kilometers
167.04 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Sat, Apr 25, 11:44 AM MDT
Return by in Rock Springs
Sat, Apr 25, 1:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Springs
2026-04-25T10:06
Arrive Evanston
Sat, Apr 25, 11:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Granger
WY

Town in Wyoming

From Rock Springs
50.6 mi
00h 48m
To Evanston
53.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3090 ft · 2 min · Edgar Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto A Street

    131 m · 11 sec · A Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Blair Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Blair Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Side Belt Route

    1966 ft · 47 sec · South Side Belt Route

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dewar Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dewar Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    96.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WY 89 North, WY 150: Front Street

    1488 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Front Street

    3228 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bear River Drive

    107 m · 10 sec · Bear River Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bear River Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
96.2 mi · 93%
Dewar Drive
1.74 mi · 2%
Blair Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Front Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Edgar Street
0.59 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

96.2 mi · 01h 35m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granger
00h 48m from Rock Springs
Leave By
3:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Rock Springs and 53.3 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Evanston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 93.82 mi (150.99 km).

Rock Springs

#1 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Evanston

City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

Population11,570
Coordinates41.2682800, -110.9632400
Altitude2057
CountryUnited States
Start: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)
End: Bear River Drive (-110.96333, 41.268342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.50
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.25 $28.50
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.49 $30.97
Premium $4.55 $16.65 $33.30
Diesel $5.41 $19.81 $39.62

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Springs and Evanston. The current time is 10:06:47.

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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.