Omaha to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

687.1 miles 1105.8 km · straight line
752.7 miles actual route 1211.3 km · driving distance
12h 40min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Rock Springs?

The distance from Omaha to Rock Springs is 687.1 miles (1105.8 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located W of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752.7 miles, taking about 12h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Omaha 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 Omaha to Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 40min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 12min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~16h 28min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM