Dubuque to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

951.4 miles 1531.1 km · straight line
1141.6 miles estimated 1837.3 km · driving distance
22h 58min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Rock Springs?

The distance from Dubuque to Rock Springs is 951.4 miles (1531.1 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located W of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1141.6 miles, taking about 22h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 58min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 34min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~29h 51min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m 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 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients