Colorado Springs to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63.2 miles 101.7 km · straight line
68.7 miles actual route 110.6 km · driving distance
1h 21min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
352° N bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Denver?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Denver is 63.2 miles (101.7 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located N of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 68.7 miles, taking about 1h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 21min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 37min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Denver

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 394.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM