Apple Valley, California to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

747 miles 1202.1 km · straight line
1001.9 miles actual route 1612.4 km · driving distance
17h 31min estimated drive time
$96 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Colorado Springs is 747 miles (1202.1 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1001.9 miles, taking about 17h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California 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. 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 Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 31min $96 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 1min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~22h 46min $120–$351* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM