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

722.4 miles 1162.6 km · straight line
970.4 miles actual route 1561.7 km · driving distance
16h 56min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Colorado Springs is 722.4 miles (1162.6 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located WSW of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 970.4 miles, taking about 16h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota 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, Minnesota to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 56min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 19min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~22h 1min $116–$340* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM