Cincinnati to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1088.9 miles 1752.4 km · straight line
1175.7 miles actual route 1892.1 km · driving distance
21h 21min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Cincinnati to Colorado Springs is 1088.9 miles (1752.4 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located W of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1175.7 miles, taking about 21h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 21min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 37min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~27h 45min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 363 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM