Colorado Springs to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1164.5 miles 1874.1 km · straight line
1341.9 miles actual route 2159.6 km · driving distance
23h 49min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Detroit?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Detroit is 1164.5 miles (1874.1 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1341.9 miles, taking about 23h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Detroit in Michigan.

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 Detroit. 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 Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 49min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 35min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~30h 58min $161–$470* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Detroit

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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