Chattanooga to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1106.5 miles 1780.7 km · straight line
1272.8 miles actual route 2048.3 km · driving distance
23h 5min estimated drive time
$122 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Chattanooga to Colorado Springs is 1106.5 miles (1780.7 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located WNW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1272.8 miles, taking about 23h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 5min $122 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 42min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~30h 1min $153–$445* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m 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 369 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM