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

The driving distance from Wright, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 315 miles (507 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
315.04 mi
05h 27m
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
315.04 mi
Kilometers
507 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Springs
Sat, May 2, 8:21 PM MDT
Return by in Wright
Sun, May 3, 1:48 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wright
2026-05-02T14:53
Arrive Rock Springs
Sat, May 2, 8:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wright
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 Wright
157.5 mi
02h 43m
To Rock Springs
157.6 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hay Creek Road

    63 m · 10 sec · Hay Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wright Boulevard

    867 ft · 29 sec · Wright Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bison Avenue

    2187 ft · 1 min · Bison Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    50 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 25 South: Casper

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

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

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  18. 18

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

    2755 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2579 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Side Belt Route

    2032 ft · 41 sec · South Side Belt Route

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto James Drive

    813 ft · 25 sec · James Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Virginia Street

    905 ft · 47 sec · Virginia Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Edgar Street

    789 ft · 22 sec · Edgar Street

  25. 25

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

    129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wright 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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 308
108 mi · 34%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
104 mi · 33%
I 25 South
20.6 mi · 7%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 2%
West Spruce Street
2.16 mi · 1%
I 80 Business West
0.52 mi
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

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.4 mi
240.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bairoil
02h 43m from Wright
Leave By
6:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wright 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 Wright to Rock Springs?

The road trip is about 315 miles (507 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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 Wright and 157.6 miles from Rock Springs.

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 74.4 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 6:04 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 Wright and Sunny near Rock Springs.

Flight Path Map

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

Wright

#1 Wright

Town in Campbell County, Wyoming

Population1,758
Coordinates43.7512400, -105.4920100
Altitude1561
CountryUnited States
Rock Springs

#2 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Start: Hay Creek Road (-105.492045, 43.75148)
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
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
42.08 L · about $43.29
Round trip
$86.58
22.24 gal · 84.16 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Wright and Rock Springs. The current time is 14:53:20.

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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.