How far is Saratoga, WY from Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from Saratoga, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga and Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga and Rock Springs.
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Start on East Bridge Avenue
106 m · 14 sec · East Bridge Avenue
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2972 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 130
19.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 130
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Continue straight
1209 ft · 24 sec
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Take the ramp left
2624 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
127 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West
2755 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
2579 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto South Side Belt Route
2032 ft · 41 sec · South Side Belt Route
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Turn slight right
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto James Drive
813 ft · 25 sec · James Drive
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Turn left onto Virginia Street
905 ft · 47 sec · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto Edgar Street
789 ft · 22 sec · Edgar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street
129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga and Rock Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
127 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saratoga and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rock Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saratoga to Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Saratoga and 75 miles from Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saratoga and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rock Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 124.31 mi (200.05 km).
#1 Saratoga
Town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,599 |
| Coordinates | 41.4549600, -106.8064300 |
| Altitude | 2068 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Springs
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 22,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.5874600, -109.2029000 |
| Altitude | 1947 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $24.06 | $48.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
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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