How far is Rock Springs, WY from Thermopolis, WY?
The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Thermopolis, WY is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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 03h 50m.
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.
City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Springs and Thermopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Thermopolis.
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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
31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
2765 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Springs and Thermopolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 28
Turn right onto Highway 28
66.5 mi · 01h 15m
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 then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rock Springs and Scattered Rain Showers near Thermopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Thermopolis?
The road trip is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Lander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Rock Springs and 98.4 miles from Thermopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 9:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.06 one way or $54.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Rock Springs and Scattered Rain Showers near Thermopolis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Thermopolis. Straight-line distance: 150.89 mi (242.84 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 Thermopolis
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,770 |
| Coordinates | 43.6460700, -108.2120400 |
| Altitude | 1320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thermopolis (-108.21204, 43.64607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $27.06 | $54.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $29.41 | $58.81 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $31.62 | $63.23 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $37.61 | $75.23 |
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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