Aberdeen, South Dakota to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

599.3 miles 964.5 km · straight line
719.2 miles estimated 1157.4 km · driving distance
14h 28min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Rock Springs?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Rock Springs is 599.3 miles (964.5 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located WSW of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 719.2 miles, taking about 14h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Rock Springs in Wyoming.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Rock Springs. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 28min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 22min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 48min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Rock Springs
41.59°N, 109.20°W
America/Denver
1947m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients