Chico to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

910.7 miles 1465.7 km · straight line
1266 miles actual route 2037.5 km · driving distance
21h 57min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Chico from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Chico to Colorado Springs is 910.7 miles (1465.7 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located E of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1266 miles, taking about 21h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Chico 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 Chico 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 Chico to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 57min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 20min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~28h 32min $152–$443* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chico & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m 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 304 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM