Bakersfield to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Bakersfield from Colorado Springs?
The distance from Bakersfield to Colorado Springs is 817 miles (1314.9 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located ENE of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1098.4 miles, taking about 19h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield to Colorado Springs
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 272 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
- You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator