How far is Rock Springs, WY from Green River, WY?
The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Green River, WY is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Springs and Green River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Green River.
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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
3090 ft · 2 min · Edgar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
2666 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto A Street
131 m · 11 sec · A Street
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Turn right onto Blair Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Blair Avenue
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Turn right onto South Side Belt Route
1966 ft · 47 sec · South Side Belt Route
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dewar Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dewar Drive
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Take the ramp left
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9.8 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West: Green River
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North 1st East
11 m · 2 sec · North 1st East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Springs and Green River.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9.76 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Green River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Green River?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Rock Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Rock Springs and 10.4 miles from Green River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Springs and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Green River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Green River. Straight-line distance: 14.21 mi (22.87 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 Green River
River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River
| Population | 11,788 |
| Coordinates | 41.5285800, -109.4662500 |
| Altitude | 1864 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st East (-109.466324, 41.528621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
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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