Badlands to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Rock Springs?

The distance from Badlands to Rock Springs is 381.8 miles (614.5 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located WSW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.2 miles, taking about 9h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Rock Springs in Wyoming.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Badlands 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.