Atlanta to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1188 miles 1911.9 km · straight line
1387.9 miles actual route 2233.6 km · driving distance
25h 14min estimated drive time
$134 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Atlanta to Colorado Springs is 1188 miles (1911.9 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1387.9 miles, taking about 25h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 14min $134 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 17min $111–$208* Budget
Train ~32h 48min $167–$486* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 396 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM