Brownsville to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

989.6 miles 1592.6 km · straight line
1134.6 miles actual route 1825.9 km · driving distance
20h 30min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Brownsville to Colorado Springs is 989.6 miles (1592.6 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located NNW of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1134.6 miles, taking about 20h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville in Texas 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 30min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 36min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~26h 39min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 330 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM