Colorado Springs to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

671.1 miles 1080 km · straight line
712.6 miles actual route 1146.8 km · driving distance
12h 34min estimated drive time
$69 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Columbia, Missouri is 671.1 miles (1080 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 712.6 miles, taking about 12h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Columbia, Missouri in Missouri.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Columbia, Missouri. 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 Colorado Springs to Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 34min $69 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 5min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~16h 20min $86–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM