Clearwater to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1469.7 miles 2365.3 km · straight line
1797.4 miles actual route 2892.6 km · driving distance
33h 44min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Clearwater from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Clearwater to Colorado Springs is 1469.7 miles (2365.3 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located NW of Clearwater. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1797.4 miles, taking about 33h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Clearwater in Florida 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 44min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 29min $144–$270* Budget
Train ~43h 51min $216–$629* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clearwater & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Clearwater
27.97°N, 82.80°W
America/New_York
12m 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 490 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM