Kansas City to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

788 miles 1268.2 km · straight line
893.3 miles actual route 1437.6 km · driving distance
15h 17min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Rock Springs?

The distance from Kansas City to Rock Springs is 788 miles (1268.2 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 893.3 miles, taking about 15h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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.

How to Get from Kansas City to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 17min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 20min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~19h 52min $107–$313* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM