Barstow to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

726.4 miles 1169.1 km · straight line
969 miles actual route 1559.5 km · driving distance
16h 52min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Barstow to Colorado Springs is 726.4 miles (1169.1 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located ENE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 969 miles, taking about 16h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Barstow 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 Barstow 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 Barstow to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 52min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 14min $78–$145* Budget
Train ~21h 56min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m 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 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM