Colorado Springs to Fernley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

773.4 miles 1244.7 km · straight line
1073.4 miles actual route 1727.5 km · driving distance
17h 59min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Fernley?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Fernley is 773.4 miles (1244.7 km) as the crow flies. Fernley is located W of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1073.4 miles, taking about 17h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Fernley in Nevada.

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. 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 Fernley. 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 Fernley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 59min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 35min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~23h 23min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Fernley

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Fernley
39.61°N, 119.25°W
America/Los_Angeles
1268m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 258 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM