Los Angeles to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

716.5 miles 1153.1 km · straight line
845.8 miles actual route 1361.2 km · driving distance
14h 49min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Rock Springs?

The distance from Los Angeles to Rock Springs is 716.5 miles (1153.1 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845.8 miles, taking about 14h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 49min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 47min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~19h 16min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM