How far is Rock Springs, WY from Ranchettes, WY?
The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Ranchettes, WY is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Springs and Ranchettes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Ranchettes.
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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
2182 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street
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Take the ramp right
1916 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
251.7 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
1601 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, US 87 North: Casper
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 211: Horse Creek Road
1174 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Horse Creek Road
2502 ft · 52 sec · Horse Creek Road
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Continue on Iron Mountain Road
2 mi · 5 min · Iron Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iron Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Springs and Ranchettes.
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
252 mi · 04h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Clear near Ranchettes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Ranchettes?
The road trip is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Rock Springs and 132.2 miles from Ranchettes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rock Springs and Clear near Ranchettes.
Stop Ideas Near Hanna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanna.
Casper, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 230.08 mi (370.27 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 Ranchettes
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming
| Population | 5,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.2185900, -104.7902500 |
| Altitude | 1890 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranchettes (-104.79025, 41.21859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $36.24 | $72.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.39 | $78.78 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.39 | $100.77 |
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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