Bloomington, Indiana to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

981 miles 1578.7 km · straight line
1054.2 miles actual route 1696.5 km · driving distance
19h 21min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Colorado Springs is 981 miles (1578.7 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located W of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1054.2 miles, taking about 19h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 21min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 13min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~25h 9min $127–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM