Ann Arbor to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1128.8 miles 1816.6 km · straight line
1300.5 miles actual route 2093 km · driving distance
23h 4min estimated drive time
$125 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Colorado Springs is 1128.8 miles (1816.6 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located W of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1300.5 miles, taking about 23h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan 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 Ann Arbor 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.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 4min $125 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 41min $104–$195* Budget
Train ~29h 59min $156–$455* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 376 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM