El Paso to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is El Paso from Rock Springs?

The distance from El Paso to Rock Springs is 695.3 miles (1118.9 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located NNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 971.1 miles, taking about 18h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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.