Rock Springs to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

654.4 miles 1053.1 km · straight line
931.4 miles actual route 1498.9 km · driving distance
17h 10min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Rock Springs from Tucson?

The distance from Rock Springs to Tucson is 654.4 miles (1053.1 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located S of Rock Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 931.4 miles, taking about 17h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Rock Springs in Wyoming and Tucson in Arizona.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Rock Springs and Tucson. 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 Rock Springs to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 10min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 36min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~22h 19min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rock Springs & Tucson

Quick Facts

Rock Springs
41.59°N, 109.20°W
America/Denver
1947m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM