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

The driving distance from Rock Springs, WY to Wright, WY is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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
315.23 mi
05h 43m
Flight
240.56 mi
387.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.56 mi
Kilometers
387.15 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.23 mi
Kilometers
507.32 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wright
Sat, May 2, 9:53 PM MDT
Return by in Rock Springs
Sun, May 3, 3:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Springs
2026-05-02T16:09
Arrive Wright
Sat, May 2, 9:53 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 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
Bairoil
WY

Town of the United States

From Rock Springs
157.5 mi
02h 51m
To Wright
157.8 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Horse Ranch Creek Road

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Road

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Horseshoe Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    50 mi · 57 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bison Avenue

    2187 ft · 1 min · Bison Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wright Boulevard

    867 ft · 25 sec · Wright Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hay Creek Road

    63 m · 7 sec · Hay Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
108 mi · 34%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
104 mi · 33%
I 25 North
20.5 mi · 7%
Horseshoe Road
17.9 mi · 6%
Casper West Belt
10.2 mi · 3%
West Spruce Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

104 mi · 01h 41m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.6 mi
240.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
02h 51m from Rock Springs
Leave By
5:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Springs and Sunny near Wright.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Bairoil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Rock Springs and 157.8 miles from Wright.

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

The direct path is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 5:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.29 one way or $86.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Wright. Straight-line distance: 240.56 mi (387.15 km).

Rock Springs

#1 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

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

#2 Wright

Town in Campbell County, Wyoming

Population1,758
Coordinates43.7512400, -105.4920100
Altitude1561
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Springs (-109.2029, 41.58746)
End: Wright (-105.49201, 43.75124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.11 L · about $43.29
Round trip
$86.58
22.24 gal · 84.22 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $43.29 $86.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $47.05 $94.10
Premium $4.55 $50.58 $101.17
Diesel $5.41 $60.18 $120.36

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Springs and Wright. The current time is 16:09:45.

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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.