Charlotte to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1341.8 miles 2159.4 km · straight line
1546.7 miles actual route 2489.2 km · driving distance
28h 26min estimated drive time
$149 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Charlotte to Colorado Springs is 1341.8 miles (2159.4 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located WNW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1546.7 miles, taking about 28h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 26min $149 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 7min $124–$232* Budget
Train ~36h 58min $186–$541* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 447 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM