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

The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to North Rock Springs, WY is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.03 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.06 mi
8.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.06 mi
Kilometers
8.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.03 mi
Kilometers
11.31 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM MDT
Return by in Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Springs
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rock Springs
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Green River
WY

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

From Rock Springs
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To North Rock Springs
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2579 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1707 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mesa Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Mesa Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yellowstone Road
1.86 mi · 26%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.54 mi · 22%
9th Street
0.81 mi · 12%
Elk Street
0.78 mi · 11%
Mesa Drive
0.65 mi · 9%
South Side Belt Route
0.42 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Yellowstone Road

Turn left onto Yellowstone Road

1.86 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green River
00h 06m from Rock Springs
Leave By
8:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Sunny near North Rock Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Rock Springs and 3.5 miles from North Rock Springs.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.97 one way or $1.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Springs and Sunny near North Rock Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and North Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.14 km).

Rock Springs

#1 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Rock Springs

Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Population2,207
Coordinates41.6435800, -109.2656800
Altitude1977
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Springs (-109.2029, 41.58746)
End: North Rock Springs (-109.26568, 41.64358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $0.97
Round trip
$1.95
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.97 $1.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.06 $2.12
Premium $4.55 $1.14 $2.27
Diesel $5.41 $1.35 $2.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Springs and North Rock Springs. The current time is 05:02:21.

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.