Clinton, Iowa to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

978.8 miles 1575.2 km · straight line
1174.5 miles estimated 1890.2 km · driving distance
23h 38min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Clinton, Iowa from Rock Springs?

The distance from Clinton, Iowa to Rock Springs is 978.8 miles (1575.2 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located W of Clinton, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1174.5 miles, taking about 23h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Clinton, Iowa 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 Clinton, Iowa 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 Clinton, Iowa to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 38min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 22min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 43min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clinton, Iowa & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Clinton, Iowa
41.84°N, 90.19°W
America/Chicago
179m 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 326 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients