Cedar Falls to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

860.7 miles 1385.2 km · straight line
1032.8 miles estimated 1662.2 km · driving distance
20h 47min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Rock Springs?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Rock Springs is 860.7 miles (1385.2 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located W of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1032.8 miles, taking about 20h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa 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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 47min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 56min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~27h 1min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m 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 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients