Colorado Springs to Edmonton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1096 miles 1763.8 km · straight line
1336.8 miles actual route 2151.3 km · driving distance
23h 45min estimated drive time
$129 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
341° NNW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Edmonton?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Edmonton is 1096 miles (1763.8 km) as the crow flies. Edmonton is located NNW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1336.8 miles, taking about 23h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Colorado Springs is in Colorado, United States, while Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton. 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 Edmonton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 45min $129 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 30min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~30h 53min $160–$468* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Edmonton

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 365 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM