How far is Rock Springs, WY from Mountain View, WY?
The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Mountain View, WY is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Springs and Mountain View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Mountain View.
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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
61.5 mi · 1 hr · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 412, WY 414: Mountain View, Carter
2091 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 414 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 414 North
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
981 ft · 33 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
134 m · 21 sec · Birch Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
30 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Springs and Mountain View.
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
61.5 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Sunny near Mountain View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Mountain View?
The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 36.1 miles from Rock Springs and 36.2 miles from Mountain View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Springs and Sunny near Mountain View.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Mountain View. Straight-line distance: 62.88 mi (101.2 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 Mountain View
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.2688400, -110.3398800 |
| Altitude | 2074 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain View (-110.33988, 41.26884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $10.79 | $21.58 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
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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