Cedar Rapids to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

903.3 miles 1453.8 km · straight line
1084 miles estimated 1744.6 km · driving distance
21h 48min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Rock Springs?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Rock Springs is 903.3 miles (1453.8 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located W of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1084 miles, taking about 21h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids 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 Rapids 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 Rapids to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 48min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 10min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~28h 20min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients