Calgary to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

693.1 miles 1115.5 km · straight line
831.8 miles estimated 1338.6 km · driving distance
16h 44min estimated drive time
CAD 135 - CAD 166 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Calgary from Rock Springs?

The distance from Calgary to Rock Springs is 693.1 miles (1115.5 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located SSE of Calgary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 831.8 miles, taking about 16h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Calgary is in Alberta, Canada, while Rock Springs is in Wyoming, United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Calgary 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 Calgary to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 44min CAD 135 - CAD 166 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 5min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 45min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Calgary & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Calgary
51.04°N, 114.07°W
America/Edmonton
1045m 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 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients