Colorado Springs to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1431.2 miles 2303.3 km · straight line
1603.4 miles actual route 2580.5 km · driving distance
29h 45min estimated drive time
$154 - $190 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Durham, North Carolina is 1431.2 miles (2303.3 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1603.4 miles, taking about 29h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Durham, North Carolina. 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 Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 45min $154 - $190 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 42min $128–$241* Budget
Train ~38h 41min $192–$561* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 477 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM