Las Vegas to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.8 miles 791.4 km · straight line
577.1 miles actual route 928.7 km · driving distance
9h 57min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Rock Springs?

The distance from Las Vegas to Rock Springs is 491.8 miles (791.4 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located NE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 577.1 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 57min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 56min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~9h 27min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM