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

1164.9 miles 1874.7 km · straight line
1245 miles actual route 2003.7 km · driving distance
22h 40min estimated drive time
$120 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Columbus, Ohio is 1164.9 miles (1874.7 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1245 miles, taking about 22h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Colorado Springs and Columbus, Ohio. 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 Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 40min $120 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 12min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~29h 28min $149–$436* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM