Colorado Springs to Eau Claire: Road Trip Guide & Distance

799.2 miles 1286.2 km · straight line
1043.4 miles actual route 1679.2 km · driving distance
18h 47min estimated drive time
$100 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Eau Claire?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Eau Claire is 799.2 miles (1286.2 km) as the crow flies. Eau Claire is located NE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1043.4 miles, taking about 18h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Eau Claire in Wisconsin.

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 Eau Claire. 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 Eau Claire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 47min $100 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 32min $83–$157* Budget
Train ~24h 25min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Eau Claire

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Eau Claire
44.81°N, 91.50°W
America/Chicago
240m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM