Great Falls to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

421.4 miles 678.1 km · straight line
505.6 miles estimated 813.7 km · driving distance
10h 10min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
165° SSE bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Rock Springs?

The distance from Great Falls to Rock Springs is 421.4 miles (678.1 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located SSE of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 505.6 miles, taking about 10h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Falls 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 Great Falls to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 10min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 12min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients