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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
789 ft · 26 sec · Edgar Street
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Turn right onto Virginia Street
905 ft · 40 sec · Virginia Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto James Drive
977 ft · 33 sec · James Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Side Belt Route
2190 ft · 48 sec · South Side Belt Route
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Turn right onto 9th Street
2579 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street
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Take the ramp left
1707 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North
1962 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Elk Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Elk Street
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Turn left onto Yellowstone Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Road
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Turn left onto Mesa Drive
1 km · 3 min · Mesa Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Rock Springs
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 22,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.5874600, -109.2029000 |
| Altitude | 1947 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Rock Springs
Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.6435800, -109.2656800 |
| Altitude | 1977 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Rock Springs (-109.26568, 41.64358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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