Athens, Ohio to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Ohio from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Athens, Ohio to Colorado Springs is 1215.8 miles (1956.7 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located W of Athens, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1318.2 miles, taking about 24h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Ohio in Ohio 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 Athens, Ohio 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.