Origin
Pinedale, WY
Evening in Pinedale on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
26°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinedale, WY to Rock Springs, WY
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
101.1 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
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6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinedale, WY
Robert Schrader
Rock Springs, WY
James Lee
Trip Overview
Spanning 101.1 miles, the journey from Pinedale to Rock Springs is a straightforward two-hour trek through the heart of the Mountain West. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it an efficient connection between these two Wyoming hubs. Budgeting approximately $16 for fuel should cover your transit, provided your vehicle maintains standard efficiency. Because the route is quite direct, you don't need to worry about splitting this into an overnight trip. It functions perfectly as a swift, practical transit link rather than a multi-day excursion. Whether you are heading south for business or connecting to other regional highways, this drive offers a predictable and reliable path across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Pinedale, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 96% of your journey spent cruising on major routes. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US Highway 191, which accounts for a significant 85.9-mile uninterrupted stretch. Expect a steady, consistent pace as you transition from the local streets of Pinedale onto the open highway. The road maintains a highly functional character throughout, lacking the technical curves or stop-and-go traffic found on secondary roads. By the time you navigate the final approach into Rock Springs via Elk Street, you will have covered the entire distance with minimal deviation from the primary highway path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 191 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 191 and United States Highway 191. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 99.6 miles in near I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pinedale, WY to Rock Springs, WY is easy. At 1h 58m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 99.6 miles (I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 99.8 miles (M Street): Navigation decision point; at 100.2 miles (F Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
99.6 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
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I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue
Turn left onto I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
99.8 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
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M Street
Turn right onto M Street
Navigation decision point
4
100.2 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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F Street
Turn left onto F Street
Navigation decision point
5
100.2 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
101.1 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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Collins Street
Turn left onto Collins Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 191 | 85.9 mi | 1h 35m |
| United States Highway 191 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Elk Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| East Pine Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 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:
US Highway 191
— 85.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinedale, WY and Rock Springs, WY.
1
Start on US 191
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pine Street
2
Continue on US 191
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Highway 191
3
Continue on US 191
11 mi
·
12 min
·
United States Highway 191
4
Continue on US 191
86 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
US Highway 191
5
Continue on US 191
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Street
6
Turn left onto I 80 Business; US 30 Business
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bridger Avenue
7
Turn right onto M Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
M Street
8
Continue on Broadway Street
401 ft
·
16 sec
·
Broadway Street
9
Turn left onto F Street
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
F Street
10
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
2nd Street
11
Turn right onto Edgar Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgar Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Agate Street
422 ft
·
23 sec
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Agate Street
13
Turn left onto Collins Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
Collins Street
14
Arrive at destination
Collins Street
Trip Plan
Since this 1h 58m drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, it is wise to fuel up before leaving Pinedale, as the 85.9-mile stretch on US Highway 191 leaves you with limited options until you reach the outskirts of Rock Springs. Because there are no designated stops scheduled in the route data, ensure you have your snacks and water ready before you pull out of town. Keeping a steady eye on your speedometer is recommended, as the open nature of the highway can make it easy to exceed your planned pace. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by focusing on a smooth, constant drive rather than rushing through the segments.
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 50.5 miles from Pinedale, WY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.9 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 58m 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 33m
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 Pinedale, 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 Pinedale, WY
This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pinedale, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 191 for about 85.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.5 mi from Pinedale, WY · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Pinedale, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 191 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.9 miles.
Arriving in Rock Springs, WY
The final approach into Rock Springs, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rock Springs, WY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.02 one way
$32.04 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.46 | $44.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.62 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Rock Springs, WY
Evening in Rock Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
32°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 58m 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 Pinedale, WY to Rock Springs, WY covers 101.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 191, United States Highway 191, Elk Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from Pinedale, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.02 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 Pinedale, WY to Rock Springs, WY is easy. At 1h 58m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 99.6 miles (I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 99.8 miles (M Street): Navigation decision point; at 100.2 miles (F Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pinedale, WY to Rock Springs, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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