Colorado Springs to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1102.5 miles 1774.3 km · straight line
1181 miles actual route 1900.6 km · driving distance
21h 33min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Dayton?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Dayton is 1102.5 miles (1774.3 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1181 miles, taking about 21h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Dayton 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 Dayton. 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 Dayton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 33min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 52min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~28h 1min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Dayton

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 368 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM