Rock Springs to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

591.7 miles 952.3 km · straight line
710.1 miles estimated 1142.8 km · driving distance
14h 17min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Rock Springs from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Rock Springs to Tri-Cities is 591.7 miles (952.3 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Rock Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 710.1 miles, taking about 14h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Rock Springs in Wyoming and Tri-Cities in Washington.

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 Rock Springs and Tri-Cities. 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 Rock Springs to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 17min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 8min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 34min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rock Springs & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Rock Springs
41.59°N, 109.20°W
America/Denver
1947m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients