Baton Rouge to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

965.7 miles 1554.1 km · straight line
1150.6 miles actual route 1851.7 km · driving distance
20h 40min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Colorado Springs is 965.7 miles (1554.1 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located NW of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1150.6 miles, taking about 20h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 40min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 48min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~26h 52min $138–$403* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 322 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM