How far is Rock Springs, WY from Guernsey, WY?
The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Guernsey, WY is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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 05h 30m.
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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 Guernsey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Guernsey.
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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
164.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 13: Arlington
1424 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
17.8 mi · 31 min · State Highway 13
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
21.1 mi · 31 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 34
51.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 34
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Take the ramp left
19 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Guernsey, Torrington
1946 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Highway 26
14.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 26
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Continue on West Whalen Street
2694 ft · 1 min · West Whalen Street
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Turn right onto South Wyoming Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · South Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Springs and Guernsey.
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
165 mi · 02h 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Rock Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Guernsey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Guernsey?
The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Elk Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Rock Springs and 146.5 miles from Guernsey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 5:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.18 one way or $80.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms around Rock Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Guernsey.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Guernsey. Straight-line distance: 234.09 mi (376.73 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 Guernsey
Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States of America
| Population | 1,143 |
| Coordinates | 42.2696900, -104.7416300 |
| Altitude | 1327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guernsey (-104.74163, 42.26969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $40.18 | $80.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.66 | $87.33 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.95 | $93.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.85 | $111.70 |
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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