Carlsbad, California to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

801.6 miles 1290.1 km · straight line
1118.3 miles actual route 1799.8 km · driving distance
19h 44min estimated drive time
$108 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad, California from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Carlsbad, California to Colorado Springs is 801.6 miles (1290.1 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located ENE of Carlsbad, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1118.3 miles, taking about 19h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad, California in California 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 Carlsbad, California 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 Carlsbad, California to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 44min $108 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 41min $89–$168* Budget
Train ~25h 39min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad, California & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Carlsbad, California
33.16°N, 117.35°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m 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 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM