How far is Rock Springs, WY from Powell, WY?
The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Powell, WY is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Freemont County, Wyoming
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Springs and Powell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Powell.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street
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Continue on US 191
38.1 mi · 43 min · US 191
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Turn right onto Highway 28
66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
46.8 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greybull Highway
2835 ft · 53 sec · Greybull Highway
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Turn left onto Beacon Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Beacon Hill Road
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Turn right onto Powell Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Powell Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Medicine Wheel Passage
4.2 mi · 5 min · Medicine Wheel Passage
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Continue on West Coulter Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Coulter Avenue
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Turn left onto South Bent Street
901 ft · 26 sec · South Bent Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bent Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Springs and Powell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Broadway Street
Turn left onto Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers near Powell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Powell?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?
Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Rock Springs and 150.7 miles from Powell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.8 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 5:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.42 one way or $82.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Springs and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers near Powell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Powell. Straight-line distance: 219.92 mi (353.93 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 Powell
City in Park County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 6,127 |
| Coordinates | 44.7538400, -108.7573500 |
| Altitude | 1339 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bent Street (-108.757586, 44.75384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $41.42 | $82.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.02 | $90.04 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $48.40 | $96.80 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.58 | $115.17 |
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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