Austin, Texas to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Texas from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Colorado Springs is 715.4 miles (1151.3 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located NNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 848.5 miles, taking about 15h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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.