Calgary to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

955.6 miles 1537.9 km · straight line
1156 miles actual route 1860.4 km · driving distance
20h 20min estimated drive time
CAD 187 - CAD 231 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Calgary from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Calgary to Colorado Springs is 955.6 miles (1537.9 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located SSE of Calgary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1156 miles, taking about 20h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Calgary is in Alberta, Canada, while Colorado Springs is in Colorado, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Calgary 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 Calgary to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 20min CAD 187 - CAD 231 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 24min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~26h 26min $139–$405* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Calgary & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Calgary
51.04°N, 114.07°W
America/Edmonton
1045m 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 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM