Phoenix to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

592.6 miles 953.7 km · straight line
832.1 miles actual route 1339.1 km · driving distance
17h 3min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Phoenix to Rocky Mountain is 592.6 miles (953.7 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located NE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 832.1 miles, taking about 17h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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 Phoenix and Rocky Mountain. 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 Phoenix to Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 3min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 28min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~22h 10min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM