Alexandria to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alexandria from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Alexandria to Colorado Springs is 870.4 miles (1400.7 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located NW of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1027.4 miles, taking about 18h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and Colorado Springs 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. 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. 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 Alexandria and Colorado 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.