Butte to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

632 miles 1017.1 km · straight line
847.6 miles actual route 1364.1 km · driving distance
14h 9min estimated drive time
$82 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Butte from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Butte to Colorado Springs is 632 miles (1017.1 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located SE of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 847.6 miles, taking about 14h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Butte 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 Butte to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 9min $82 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 59min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~18h 24min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Butte & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m 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 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM