Colorado Springs to Glacier Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1935.2 miles 3114.4 km · straight line
2961 miles actual route 4765.3 km · driving distance
68h 34min estimated drive time
$285 - $351 estimated fuel cost
~4h 24min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Glacier Bay?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Glacier Bay is 1935.2 miles (3114.4 km) as the crow flies. Glacier Bay is located NW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2961 miles, taking about 68h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 24min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Glacier Bay in Alaska.

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 Glacier Bay. 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 Glacier Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 68h 34min $285 - $351 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~82h 17min $237–$444* Budget
Train ~89h 8min $355–$1036* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Glacier Bay

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 645 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 161 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM