How far is Saratoga, WY from Rawlins, WY?

The driving distance from Saratoga, WY to Rawlins, WY is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.24 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.21 mi
51.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.21 mi
Kilometers
51.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.24 mi
Kilometers
67.98 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rawlins
Mon, Jun 1, 9:35 PM MDT
Return by in Saratoga
Mon, Jun 1, 10:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saratoga
2026-06-01T20:48
Arrive Rawlins
Mon, Jun 1, 9:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saratoga
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Sinclair
WY

Town of the United States

From Saratoga
21.1 mi
00h 23m
To Rawlins
21.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga and Rawlins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga and Rawlins.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bridge Avenue

    106 m · 14 sec · East Bridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 130

    19.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 130

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1209 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2624 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, US 287 North, WY 76: Rawlins

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Cedar Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1086 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    15 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga and Rawlins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 130
20.3 mi · 48%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 44%
East Cedar Street
1.79 mi · 4%
I 80 Business East
0.68 mi · 2%
North 1st Street
0.56 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 130

Continue on State Highway 130

19.6 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinclair
00h 23m from Saratoga
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saratoga and Mostly Sunny near Rawlins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saratoga to Rawlins?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sinclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Saratoga and 21.1 miles from Rawlins.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saratoga and Mostly Sunny near Rawlins.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga and Rawlins. Straight-line distance: 32.21 mi (51.84 km).

Saratoga

#1 Saratoga

Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,599
Coordinates41.4549600, -106.8064300
Altitude2068
CountryUnited States
Rawlins

#2 Rawlins

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population8,484
Coordinates41.7910700, -107.2386600
Altitude2072
CountryUnited States
Start: Saratoga (-106.80643, 41.45496)
End: Rawlins (-107.23866, 41.79107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.30 $12.61
Premium $4.55 $6.78 $13.56
Diesel $5.41 $8.06 $16.13

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Saratoga and Rawlins. The current time is 20:48:47.

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.