Trip from Worland, WY to Rawlins, WY

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

210.8 mi

339 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Worland, WY to Rawlins, WY covers 210.8 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 6th Street, Shoshoni Street, West 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.31 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

105.4 miles from Worland, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 210.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 6th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 6th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Shoshoni Street Unavailable Refreshing
West 2nd Street Unavailable Refreshing
Gas Hills Road Unavailable Refreshing
Sand Draw Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Spruce Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North 6th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worland, WY and Rawlins, WY.

1

Start on Big Horn Avenue

6.5 mi · 8 min · Big Horn Avenue
2

Continue straight

26 mi · 31 min
3

Continue on North 6th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
4

Turn right onto Shoshoni Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
5

Continue straight

31 mi · 36 min
6

Turn right onto West 2nd Street

18 mi · 20 min · West 2nd Street
7

Continue straight

5.3 mi · 6 min
8

Turn left onto Gas Hills Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Gas Hills Road
9

Turn straight onto Sand Draw Road

35 mi · 51 min · Sand Draw Road
10

Turn left

42 mi · 1 hr 2 min
11

Turn right

44 mi · 50 min
12

Turn left onto West Spruce Street

49 ft · 1 sec · West Spruce Street
13

Arrive at your destination

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 105.4 miles from Worland, WY, or about 2h 2m into the drive.

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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.4 miles or 2h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 21m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Worland, 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 Worland, WY

This is one driving day of about 210.8 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Worland, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.4 mi from Worland, WY · 2h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverton, WY

105 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

Thermopolis, WY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverton, WY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.4 miles from Worland, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rawlins, WY

The final approach into Rawlins, 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 Rawlins, 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

$32.31 one way

$64.62 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $35.11 $70.23
premium $4.55 $37.75 $75.51
diesel $5.41 $44.92 $89.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.2 0 $22.13 $10.12
Efficient EV 52.7 0 $18.45 $8.43
EV Truck/SUV 84.3 1 $29.51 $13.49

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Worland, WY

Morning in Worland on Saturday

Local time

7:02 AM

MDT

Current temp

68°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Rawlins, WY

Morning in Rawlins on Saturday

Local time

7:02 AM

MDT

Current temp

35°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

35°F

Riverton, WY

105 mi in

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

33 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

4h 5m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Worland, WY to Rawlins, WY covers 210.8 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 6th Street, Shoshoni Street, West 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.4 miles from Worland, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.31 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.

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