Colorado Springs to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

441.9 miles 711.1 km · straight line
625.8 miles actual route 1007.2 km · driving distance
13h 7min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Grand Canyon?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Grand Canyon is 441.9 miles (711.1 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625.8 miles, taking about 13h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon. 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 Grand Canyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 7min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 44min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~12h 28min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Grand Canyon

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM