Caldwell to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

406.4 miles 654.1 km · straight line
487.7 miles estimated 784.9 km · driving distance
9h 49min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Caldwell from Rock Springs?

The distance from Caldwell to Rock Springs is 406.4 miles (654.1 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located ESE of Caldwell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 487.7 miles, taking about 9h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Caldwell in Idaho 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 49min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 47min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 20min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Caldwell & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Caldwell
43.66°N, 116.69°W
America/Boise
724m 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 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients