Fargo to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

713.8 miles 1148.7 km · straight line
856.5 miles estimated 1378.4 km · driving distance
17h 14min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Rock Springs?

The distance from Fargo to Rock Springs is 713.8 miles (1148.7 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located WSW of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856.5 miles, taking about 17h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota 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 Fargo 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 Fargo to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 14min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 41min $69–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 24min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m 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 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients