Cleveland, Ohio to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1231.1 miles 1981.3 km · straight line
1404.7 miles actual route 2260.7 km · driving distance
25h 2min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Colorado Springs is 1231.1 miles (1981.3 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located W of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1404.7 miles, taking about 25h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 2min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 2min $112–$211* Budget
Train ~32h 33min $169–$492* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM