Apple Valley, Minnesota to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

832.9 miles 1340.4 km · straight line
999.5 miles estimated 1608.5 km · driving distance
20h 6min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Rock Springs?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Rock Springs is 832.9 miles (1340.4 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located W of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 999.5 miles, taking about 20h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 6min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 7min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 8min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients