How far is Rock Springs, WY from Pine Bluffs, WY?

The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Pine Bluffs, WY is about 296.4 miles (477 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
296.37 mi
04h 54m
Flight
267.56 mi
430.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.56 mi
Kilometers
430.6 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.37 mi
Kilometers
476.96 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Bluffs
Thu, May 7, 12:11 PM MDT
Return by in Rock Springs
Thu, May 7, 5:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Springs
2026-05-07T07:16
Arrive Pine Bluffs
Thu, May 7, 12:11 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elk Mountain
WY

Town of the United States

From Rock Springs
147.9 mi
02h 27m
To Pine Bluffs
148.5 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Pine Bluffs.

  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

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    41.9 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Pine Bluffs

    1389 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Parson Street

    1804 ft · 33 sec · Parson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 30

    1132 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 30

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street

    885 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
252 mi · 85%
Purple Heart Trail
41.9 mi · 14%
9th Street
0.78 mi
South Side Belt Route
0.42 mi
Parson Street
0.34 mi
US 30 East
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

252 mi · 04h 08m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
267.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Mountain
02h 27m from Rock Springs
Leave By
7:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Mostly Clear near Pine Bluffs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Pine Bluffs?

The road trip is about 296.4 miles (477 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Elk Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Rock Springs and 148.5 miles from Pine Bluffs.

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

The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 7:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.72 one way or $81.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rock Springs and Mostly Clear near Pine Bluffs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Pine Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 267.56 mi (430.6 km).

Rock Springs

#1 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Pine Bluffs

#2 Pine Bluffs

Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,163
Coordinates41.1819300, -104.0691200
Altitude1539
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Springs (-109.2029, 41.58746)
End: Pine Bluffs (-104.06912, 41.18193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.59 L · about $40.72
Round trip
$81.44
20.92 gal · 79.18 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.72 $81.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.26 $88.51
Premium $4.55 $47.58 $95.17
Diesel $5.41 $56.61 $113.22

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Springs and Pine Bluffs. The current time is 07:16:47.

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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.