Boston, Massachusetts to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1776.1 miles 2858.4 km · straight line
2005.8 miles actual route 3228 km · driving distance
37h 9min estimated drive time
$193 - $238 estimated fuel cost
~4h 4min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Colorado Springs is 1776.1 miles (2858.4 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2005.8 miles, taking about 37h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 4min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 9min $193 - $238 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 35min $160–$301* Budget
Train ~48h 18min $241–$702* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 592 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 148 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM