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

The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Sheridan, WY is about 371.2 miles (597.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
371.18 mi
05h 59m
Flight
248.95 mi
400.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.95 mi
Kilometers
400.65 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.18 mi
Kilometers
597.35 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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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 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Tue, May 5, 9:59 AM MDT
Return by in Rock Springs
Tue, May 5, 3:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Springs
2026-05-05T03:59
Arrive Sheridan
Tue, May 5, 9:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 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

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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Rock Springs
185.4 mi
03h 00m
To Sheridan
185.8 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 mph ENE
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 87 North: Midwest

    1989 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    110.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, US 87 North: Sheridan

    31.5 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Brundage Lane

    2143 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

    1798 ft · 36 sec · East Brundage Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Coffeen Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    654 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Loucks Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Loucks Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Loucks Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
111 mi · 30%
3rd Street
108 mi · 29%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
104 mi · 28%
I 90 West
31.5 mi · 8%
Casper West Belt
10.2 mi · 3%
Coffeen Avenue
1.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 01h 44m

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
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+122.2 mi
249 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
03h 00m from Rock Springs
Leave By
5:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Rock Springs and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance T-storms near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 371.2 miles (597.4 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from Rock Springs and 185.8 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 249 miles (400.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.00 one way or $102.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Rock Springs and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance T-storms near Sheridan.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 248.95 mi (400.65 km).

Rock Springs

#1 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Sheridan

#2 Sheridan

City in Wyoming, United States

Population18,095
Coordinates44.7971900, -106.9561800
Altitude1141
CountryUnited States
Start: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)
End: West Loucks Street (-106.956181, 44.797278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 597 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.1 gal
49.58 L · about $51.00
Round trip
$102.00
26.2 gal · 99.16 L
Estimated CO2
116.4 kg one way
Round trip: 232.8 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $51.00 $102.00
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.43 $110.85
Premium $4.55 $59.59 $119.18
Diesel $5.41 $70.90 $141.79

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Springs and Sheridan. The current time is 03:59:11.

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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.