Rock Springs, WY Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Rock Springs, WY is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 124 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Rock Springs, WY spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
279.6 mi
Cody, WY
Quickest Drive
22m
Green River, WY
Plan Around Rock Springs, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Rock Springs, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Rock Springs, WY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Rock Springs, WY
Driving from Rock Springs, WY
On average, trips departing from Rock Springs, WY run 124 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 24m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 252 miles (4h 32m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Rock Springs, WY are Glenrock, WY (251.5 mi, 4h 32m), Marbleton, WY (105.7 mi, 2h 17m), and Green River, WY (15.8 mi, 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WY currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 124-mile trip from Rock Springs, WY, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Rock Springs, WY and 3 routes heading into Rock Springs, WY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 252 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rock Springs, WY covers 252 miles and takes approximately 4h 32m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Rock Springs, WY runs about 124 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 124-mile trip from Rock Springs, WY costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Rock Springs, WY include Glenrock, WY, Marbleton, WY and Green River, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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