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

The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Mills, WY is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.54 mi
04h 02m
Flight
169.02 mi
272.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.02 mi
Kilometers
272.01 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.54 mi
Kilometers
358.14 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mills
Sun, May 31, 7:36 AM MDT
Return by in Rock Springs
Sun, May 31, 11:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Springs
2026-05-31T03:34
Arrive Mills
Sun, May 31, 7:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:56 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
111.1 mi
02h 01m
To Mills
111.4 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 26 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Wyoming Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest Wyoming Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    956 ft · 26 sec · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
113 mi · 51%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
104 mi · 47%
West Spruce Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Southwest Wyoming Boulevard
1.33 mi · 1%
9th Street
0.78 mi
South Side Belt Route
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

104 mi · 01h 41m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
02h 01m from Rock Springs
Leave By
8:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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 111.1 miles from Rock Springs and 111.4 miles from Mills.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 8:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.56 one way or $61.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mills.

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 3.5 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 2.8 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 3.3 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 2.8 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 Mills. Straight-line distance: 169.02 mi (272.01 km).

Rock Springs

#1 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Mills

Town in Wyoming, United States

Population4,077
Coordinates42.8405200, -106.3658600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Springs (-109.2029, 41.58746)
End: Mills (-106.36586, 42.84052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.73 L · about $30.56
Round trip
$61.12
15.7 gal · 59.46 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $30.56 $61.12
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.21 $66.43
Premium $4.55 $35.71 $71.42
Diesel $5.41 $42.48 $84.97

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Springs and Mills. The current time is 03:34:21.

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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.