Birmingham, Alabama to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1067.6 miles 1718.2 km · straight line
1314.1 miles actual route 2114.8 km · driving distance
23h 1min estimated drive time
$126 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Colorado Springs is 1067.6 miles (1718.2 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located WNW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1314.1 miles, taking about 23h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 1min $126 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 37min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~29h 55min $158–$460* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 356 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM