Big Spring to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

492.1 miles 791.9 km · straight line
581.9 miles actual route 936.4 km · driving distance
10h 24min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is Big Spring from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Big Spring to Colorado Springs is 492.1 miles (791.9 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located NNW of Big Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 581.9 miles, taking about 10h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Big Spring in Texas and Colorado Springs in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Spring 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 Big Spring to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 24min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 29min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~9h 53min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Spring & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Big Spring
32.25°N, 101.48°W
America/Chicago
744m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM