Colorado Springs to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299.3 miles 481.7 km · straight line
405.3 miles actual route 652.3 km · driving distance
7h 9min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Rock Springs?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Rock Springs is 299.3 miles (481.7 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located NW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.3 miles, taking about 7h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Rock Springs. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 9min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 35min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~6h 48min $49–$142* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM