We are currently staying at Gros Ventre and are heading home to Georgia tomorrow. I had planned to take Hwy 189/191 to I-80 at Rock Springs and then head east. I read a number of posts that said Rawlins to Cheyenne should be avoided due to frequent high winds. I am now thinking that I should take 287 out of Grand Tetons to 26 and follow 26 to I-80 at Ogallala. Would that be a better route or should I stick with the original plan and just be aware that wind might be a factor? Thanks in advance for your help.

WIND is a factor in WY period....be it Rock Springs, Wamsutter, Rawlins, Casper, Chugwater, etc.

I agree, it won't matter much which way you go...expect winds at any time, at any speed for whatever period of time.....take your time and you'll be fine with either route.....Dennis

You can north from Gros Ventre to US 26/287 to Casper and then south to whatever east/west route you want to take. This is my favorite drive into Yellowstone/Grand Teton area.

we like the 26/287 route to Casper, too, but as stated above, wind is always a possibility in WY and just about anywhere, so I wouldn't worry about it overmuch.

Being aware of wind doesn't mean do not drive the route. It means be aware. If really bad they will close the road. In WY dial 511 and you can get about the hest road info in the country. They also have a web site. www.wyoroad.infoEither way you can get up to date info on any road in WY.

Avoid Rawlins to Cheyenne WY? Need help, Gros Ventre to I80.

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WyoTraveler
Explorer
Jun 21, 2015
Being aware of wind doesn't mean do not drive the route. It means be aware. If really bad they will close the road.

In WY dial 511 and you can get about the hest road info in the country. They also have a web site.

www.wyoroad.info

Either way you can get up to date info on any road in WY.
TexasShadow
Explorer II
Jun 21, 2015
we like the 26/287 route to Casper, too, but as stated above, wind is always a possibility in WY and just about anywhere, so I wouldn't worry about it overmuch.
4huskers
Explorer
Jun 21, 2015
You can north from Gros Ventre to US 26/287 to Casper and then south to whatever east/west route you want to take. This is my favorite drive into Yellowstone/Grand Teton area.
Executive45
Explorer III
Jun 21, 2015
I agree, it won't matter much which way you go...expect winds at any time, at any speed for whatever period of time.....take your time and you'll be fine with either route.....Dennis
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jun 21, 2015
WIND is a factor in WY period....be it Rock Springs, Wamsutter, Rawlins, Casper, Chugwater, etc.

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