Appleton to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

925.4 miles 1489.3 km · straight line
1131.6 miles actual route 1821.1 km · driving distance
20h 32min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Appleton to Colorado Springs is 925.4 miles (1489.3 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located WSW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1131.6 miles, taking about 20h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 32min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 38min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~26h 42min $136–$396* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM