Origin
Rock Springs, WY
Evening in Rock Springs on Thursday
Local time
7:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rock Springs, WY to Basin, WY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 4m
Distance
259.8 mi
418 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 51m
★
6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 14m
12 PM
5h 11m
3 PM
5h 15m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rock Springs, WY
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Basin, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rock Springs, WY to Basin, WY covers 259.8 miles and takes about 5h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 28, WY 789, US 191 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.5 miles on Highway 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.9 miles from Rock Springs, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 4m. Total distance: 259.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 4m highway drive covering 259.8 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 28 and WY 789. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.5 miles on Highway 28.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 28 and WY 789. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Agate Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 4m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Agate Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Edgar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Virginia Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Agate Street
Turn right onto Agate Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Edgar Street
At end of road, turn left onto Edgar Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Virginia Street
Turn right onto Virginia Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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James Drive
At end of road, turn right onto James Drive
Navigation decision point
6
164.4 mi into trip
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~3h 10m in
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US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789 / Idaho Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 28 | 66.5 mi | 1h 15m |
| WY 789 | 46.8 mi | 54m |
| US 191 | 38.5 mi | 44m |
| Park Street | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Idaho Street | 31.9 mi | 38m |
| North 10th Street | 29.8 mi | 32m |
| US 287 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 28
— 66.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs, WY and Basin, WY.
1
Start on Collins Street
84 ft
·
7 sec
·
Collins Street
2
Turn right onto Agate Street
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
Agate Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Edgar Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Edgar Street
4
Turn right onto Virginia Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Virginia Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto James Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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James Drive
6
At end of road, turn left onto WY 376
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Side Belt Route
7
Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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9th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
9
Merge onto I 80; US 30
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 191
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 191
Toward US 191 North
11
Turn right onto US 191
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elk Street
12
Continue on US 191
38 mi
·
43 min
·
US 191
13
Turn right onto WY 28
66 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Highway 28
14
Continue on US 287; WY 789
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
US 287; WY 789
15
Turn right onto WY 789
47 mi
·
54 min
·
WY 789
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
32 mi
·
38 min
·
Idaho Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto US 20; WY 789
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 6th Street
Use the slight left / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 20; WY 789
32 mi
·
39 min
·
Park Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto North Railway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Railway Avenue
20
Continue on Russell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Russell Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 16; US 20; WY 789
30 mi
·
32 min
·
North 10th Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 16; US 20; WY 789
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.9 miles from Rock Springs, WY, or about 2h 30m 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 57 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.9 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Basin, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rock Springs, 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 Rock Springs, WY
This is one driving day of about 259.8 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Rock Springs, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 28 for about 66.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.9 mi from Rock Springs, WY · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.9 miles from Rock Springs, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Highway 28 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.
Arriving in Basin, WY
The final approach into Basin, 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 Basin, 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
$41.17 one way
$82.34 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $43.15 | $86.31 |
| premium | $4.53 | $46.34 | $92.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.36 | $114.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.28 | $12.47 |
| Efficient EV | 65 | 0 | $22.73 | $10.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.9 | 1 | $36.37 | $16.63 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Basin, WY
Evening in Basin on Thursday
Local time
7:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
19 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
5h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rock Springs, WY to Basin, WY covers 259.8 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 28, WY 789, US 191. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.9 miles from Rock Springs, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 4m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Agate Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Edgar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Virginia Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rock Springs, WY to Basin, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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