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

The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Laramie, WY is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
208.51 mi
03h 02m
Flight
188 mi
302.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188 mi
Kilometers
302.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.51 mi
Kilometers
335.56 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laramie
Sat, Apr 25, 1:04 PM MDT
Return by in Rock Springs
Sat, Apr 25, 4:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Springs
2026-04-25T10:01
Arrive Laramie
Sat, Apr 25, 1:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Springs
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rawlins
WY

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From Rock Springs
103.4 mi
01h 31m
To Laramie
105.1 mi
01h 31m

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
54°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    789 ft · 26 sec · Edgar Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Virginia Street

    905 ft · 40 sec · Virginia Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto James Drive

    977 ft · 33 sec · James Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Side Belt Route

    2190 ft · 48 sec · South Side Belt Route

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    2182 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1916 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    202.6 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East: West Curtis Street

    1745 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Curtis Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Ivinson Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · East Ivinson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    61 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
203 mi · 97%
West Curtis Street
1.38 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
1.01 mi
9th Street
0.78 mi
South Side Belt Route
0.42 mi
I 80 Business East
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

203 mi · 03h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
01h 31m from Rock Springs
Leave By
10:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Rock Springs and 105.1 miles from Laramie.

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

The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 10:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.65 one way or $57.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Springs and Chance Snow Showers near Laramie.

Stop Ideas Near Rawlins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rawlins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tully Park
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Tully Park

Rawlins , WY
El Rancho Dr & W Elm St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 4.3/5 70 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Laramie. Straight-line distance: 188 mi (302.56 km).

Rock Springs

#1 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Laramie

City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States

Population32,661
Coordinates41.3113700, -105.5911000
Altitude2184
CountryUnited States
Start: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)
End: South 5th Street (-105.590937, 41.31136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.85 L · about $28.65
Round trip
$57.30
14.72 gal · 55.7 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.65 $57.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $31.14 $62.28
Premium $4.55 $33.48 $66.96
Diesel $5.41 $39.83 $79.66

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 Laramie. The current time is 10:01:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.