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

The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Kemmerer, WY is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
86.22 mi
01h 37m
Flight
70.31 mi
113.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.22 mi
Kilometers
138.75 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 Kemmerer
Sat, May 2, 10:26 PM MDT
Return by in Rock Springs
Sun, May 3, 12:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Springs
2026-05-02T20:49
Arrive Kemmerer
Sat, May 2, 10:26 PM 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
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
43.1 mi
00h 48m
To Kemmerer
43.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
32°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 2 7:00 PM MDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.2 mi · 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello

    44.2 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville

    1683 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30, US 189: Kemmerer, Diamondville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 30/189

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 30/189

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Avenue

    901 ft · 15 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Coral Street

    1198 ft · 34 sec · Coral Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pine Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Opal Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Opal Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
44.2 mi · 51%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
35.2 mi · 41%
Dewar Drive
1.74 mi · 2%
US 30
1.11 mi · 1%
Highway 30/189
1 mi · 1%
Blair Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 30 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Kemmerer, Pocatello

44.2 mi · 00h 48m

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granger
00h 48m from Rock Springs
Leave By
3:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Rock Springs and Partly Cloudy near Kemmerer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 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 43.1 miles from Rock Springs and 43.2 miles from Kemmerer.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rock Springs and Partly Cloudy near Kemmerer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Kemmerer. Straight-line distance: 70.31 mi (113.15 km).

Rock Springs

#1 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Kemmerer

City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County

Population2,763
Coordinates41.7924500, -110.5376700
Altitude2118
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Springs (-109.2029, 41.58746)
End: Kemmerer (-110.53767, 41.79245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.52 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6.08 gal · 23.04 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.83 $23.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.55 $13.83 $27.66
Diesel $5.41 $16.45 $32.90

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Springs and Kemmerer. The current time is 20:49:02.

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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.