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

The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Worland, WY is about 230 miles (370.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
230.01 mi
04h 26m
Flight
179.37 mi
288.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.37 mi
Kilometers
288.67 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.01 mi
Kilometers
370.16 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:04 PM MDT
Return by in Rock Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Springs
2026-04-18T07:37
Arrive Worland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 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
Lander
WY

City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

From Rock Springs
114.9 mi
02h 13m
To Worland
115.1 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2579 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1707 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US 191

    38.1 mi · 43 min · US 191

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Street

    32.8 mi · 40 min · Park Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Big Horn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28
74.9 mi · 33%
US 191
38.1 mi · 17%
Park Street
32.8 mi · 14%
Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 14%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.54 mi · 1%
Elk Street
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
179.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lander
02h 13m from Rock Springs
Leave By
8:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Sunny near Worland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230 miles (370.2 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 114.9 miles from Rock Springs and 115.1 miles from Worland.

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

The direct path is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 $31.61 one way or $63.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Springs and Sunny near Worland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Worland. Straight-line distance: 179.37 mi (288.67 km).

Rock Springs

#1 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Worland

City in Wyoming, United States

Population4,994
Coordinates44.0169000, -107.9553700
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Start: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)
End: Big Horn Avenue (-107.955369, 44.016836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.72 L · about $31.61
Round trip
$63.22
16.24 gal · 61.44 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.61 $63.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.36 $68.71
Premium $4.55 $36.94 $73.88
Diesel $5.41 $43.95 $87.89

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Springs and Worland. The current time is 07:37:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.