Arches to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

257.1 miles 413.7 km · straight line
429.7 miles actual route 691.6 km · driving distance
8h 0min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Arches from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Arches to Colorado Springs is 257.1 miles (413.7 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located E of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429.7 miles, taking about 8h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah and Colorado Springs in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arches 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 Arches to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 0min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 36min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 36min $52–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arches & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Arches
38.73°N, 109.59°W
America/Denver
1510m 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 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM