Butte to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Butte from Rock Springs?

The distance from Butte to Rock Springs is 347.3 miles (559 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located SSE of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.8 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Butte 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.