How far is Torrington, WY from Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from Torrington, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 338.1 miles (544.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
This Albany County town is situated at an elevation of 6,896 feet in southeastern Wyoming.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Torrington and Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Torrington and Rock Springs.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 85
19.2 mi · 28 min · US Highway 85
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Continue on Main Street
143 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
55.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Street
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Take the ramp straight
56 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South, US 85 South, US 87 South: Cheyenne
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Laramie
2663 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
251.4 mi · 4 hr 8 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 Torrington and Rock Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
251 mi · 04h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Torrington 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 Torrington to Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 338.1 miles (544.1 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Rock River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Torrington and 169.3 miles from Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 6:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.44 one way or $92.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Torrington and Sunny near Rock Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Rock River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rock River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Torrington and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 260.43 mi (419.12 km).
#1 Torrington
City and county seat of Goshen County, Wyoming, US
| Population | 6,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.0624600, -104.1843900 |
| Altitude | 1251 |
| 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: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $46.44 | $92.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $50.48 | $100.95 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $54.27 | $108.54 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $64.57 | $129.13 |
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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