Colorado Springs to Emporia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

467.1 miles 751.8 km · straight line
529 miles actual route 851.4 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Emporia?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Emporia is 467.1 miles (751.8 km) as the crow flies. Emporia is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 529 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Emporia in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $63–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Emporia

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Emporia
38.40°N, 96.18°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM