Lakeville to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

830.8 miles 1337 km · straight line
996.9 miles estimated 1604.4 km · driving distance
20h 3min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Lakeville from Rock Springs?

The distance from Lakeville to Rock Springs is 830.8 miles (1337 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located W of Lakeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 996.9 miles, taking about 20h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lakeville in Minnesota 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 Lakeville 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 Lakeville to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 3min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 4min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 4min $120–$349* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeville & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m 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 277 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients