Cedar Rapids to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

726.1 miles 1168.6 km · straight line
862.8 miles actual route 1388.6 km · driving distance
15h 11min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Colorado Springs is 726.1 miles (1168.6 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located WSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 862.8 miles, taking about 15h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 11min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 13min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~19h 44min $104–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM