Champaign to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

887.3 miles 1427.9 km · straight line
981.6 miles actual route 1579.7 km · driving distance
17h 39min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Champaign from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Champaign to Colorado Springs is 887.3 miles (1427.9 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located W of Champaign. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981.6 miles, taking about 17h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Champaign in Illinois 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 Champaign 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 Champaign to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 39min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 11min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~22h 57min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Champaign & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Champaign
40.12°N, 88.24°W
America/Chicago
225m 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 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM