Boulder to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.1 miles 136.9 km · straight line
97.2 miles actual route 156.4 km · driving distance
1h 53min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Boulder to Colorado Springs is 85.1 miles (136.9 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located SSE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.2 miles, taking about 1h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder 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 Boulder to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 53min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 16min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 47min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 292.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM