Edmonton to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

849.7 miles 1367.5 km · straight line
1019.7 miles estimated 1641 km · driving distance
20h 31min estimated drive time
CAD 165 - CAD 203 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
165° SSE bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Rock Springs?

The distance from Edmonton to Rock Springs is 849.7 miles (1367.5 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located SSE of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1019.7 miles, taking about 20h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Rock Springs is in Wyoming, United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 31min CAD 165 - CAD 203 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 37min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 40min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients