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

The driving distance from Sundance, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 411.3 miles (661.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.1 miles (502.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
411.27 mi
06h 50m
Flight
312.06 mi
502.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.06 mi
Kilometers
502.21 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
411.27 mi
Kilometers
661.87 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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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 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Springs
Wed, Jun 3, 9:15 AM MDT
Return by in Sundance
Wed, Jun 3, 4:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sundance
2026-06-03T02:25
Arrive Rock Springs
Wed, Jun 3, 9:15 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sundance
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Sundance
206.3 mi
03h 25m
To Rock Springs
205 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Cleveland Street

    1834 ft · 31 sec · East Cleveland Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South West Street

    2644 ft · 45 sec · South West Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    56.3 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Garner Lake Road

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Garner Lake Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Garner Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Douglas Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 59 South

    32.8 mi · 36 min · State Highway 59 South

  9. 9

    Turn right

    51.3 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West

    2755 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2579 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Side Belt Route

    2032 ft · 41 sec · South Side Belt Route

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto James Drive

    813 ft · 25 sec · James Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Virginia Street

    905 ft · 47 sec · Virginia Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Edgar Street

    789 ft · 22 sec · Edgar Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street

    129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 308
108 mi · 26%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
104 mi · 25%
US Highway 14
57.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 59 South
32.8 mi · 8%
I 25 South
20.6 mi · 5%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

104 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.2 mi
312.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
03h 25m from Sundance
Leave By
10:20 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sundance and Sunny near Rock Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 411.3 miles (661.9 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.3 miles from Sundance and 205 miles from Rock Springs.

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

The direct path is about 312.1 miles (502.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.49 one way or $112.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sundance and Sunny near Rock Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sundance and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 312.06 mi (502.21 km).

Sundance

#1 Sundance

Town in Crook County, Wyoming, United States

Population1,296
Coordinates44.4063700, -104.3757800
Altitude1444
CountryUnited States
Rock Springs

#2 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Start: East Cleveland Street (-104.375627, 44.40617)
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 662 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.51 gal
54.94 L · about $56.49
Round trip
$112.97
29.02 gal · 109.88 L
Estimated CO2
129 kg one way
Round trip: 257.9 kg / 569 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $56.49 $112.97
Mid-grade $4.23 $61.39 $122.78
Premium $4.55 $66.01 $132.01
Diesel $5.41 $78.53 $157.06

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sundance and Rock Springs. The current time is 02:25:57.

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.