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Trip from Lander, WY to Rock Springs, WY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

117.2 mi

189 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States

Lander, WY

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city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Rock Springs, WY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lander, WY to Rock Springs, WY covers 117.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 28, Farson Mercantile, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.5 miles on Highway 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.6 miles from Lander, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 117.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Lander, WY to Rock Springs, WY covers 117.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 75.2 miles in near US 191 / Farson Mercantile.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lander, WY to Rock Springs, WY is easy. At 2h 17m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 75.2 miles (US 191 / Farson Mercantile): Navigation decision point; at 115.7 miles (I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 115.9 miles (M Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 191 / Farson Mercantile

Turn left onto US 191 / Farson Mercantile

Navigation decision point

4
115.7 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue

Turn left onto I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
115.9 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | M Street

Turn right onto M Street

Navigation decision point

5
116.3 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | 2nd Street

Turn left onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
117.1 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | Collins Street

Turn left onto Collins Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 28 66.5 mi 1h 15m
Farson Mercantile 38.1 mi 43m
Main Street 8.8 mi 10m
Elk Street 2.3 mi 5m
Edgar Street 0.6 mi 1m
Bridger Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
M Street 0.2 mi <1m
2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 28 — 66.5 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lander, WY and Rock Springs, WY.

1

Start on US 287

8.8 mi · 10 min · Main Street
2

Continue on WY 28

66 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28
3

Turn left onto US 191

38 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile
4

Continue on US 191

2.3 mi · 5 min · Elk Street
5

Turn left onto I 80 Business; US 30 Business

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Bridger Avenue
6

Turn right onto M Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · M Street
7

Continue on Broadway Street

401 ft · 16 sec · Broadway Street
8

Turn left onto F Street

230 ft · 11 sec · F Street
9

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · 2nd Street
10

Turn right onto Edgar Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Edgar Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto Agate Street

422 ft · 23 sec · Agate Street
12

Turn left onto Collins Street

84 ft · 3 sec · Collins Street
13

Arrive at destination

Collins Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.6 miles from Lander, WY, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.6 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rock Springs, WY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lander, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lander, WY

This is one driving day of about 117.2 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Lander, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 28 for about 66.5 miles.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Wonderful House Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 117.2

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13073828800

Visit website

Wonderful House Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 117.2

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13073828800

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lander, Wyoming

+18668167584

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 117.2

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073065796

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 117.2

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 117.2

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 117.2

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 117.2

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073065796

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.57 one way

$37.14 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $19.47 $38.93
premium $4.53 $20.91 $41.81
diesel $5.61 $25.88 $51.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.2 0 $12.31 $5.63
Efficient EV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.69
EV Truck/SUV 46.9 0 $16.41 $7.50

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lander, WY

Evening in Lander on Friday

Local time

7:14 PM

MDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rock Springs, WY

Evening in Rock Springs on Friday

Local time

7:14 PM

MDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 17m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lander, WY to Rock Springs, WY covers 117.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 28, Farson Mercantile, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58.6 miles from Lander, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Lander, WY to Rock Springs, WY is easy. At 2h 17m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 75.2 miles (US 191 / Farson Mercantile): Navigation decision point; at 115.7 miles (I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 115.9 miles (M Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Lander, WY to Rock Springs, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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