Colorado Springs to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

452.7 miles 728.5 km · straight line
698.1 miles actual route 1123.5 km · driving distance
11h 57min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Flagstaff?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Flagstaff is 452.7 miles (728.5 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698.1 miles, taking about 11h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Flagstaff in Arizona.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 57min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 20min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~11h 21min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Flagstaff

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM