Colorado Springs to Grand Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

372.6 miles 599.6 km · straight line
476.3 miles actual route 766.5 km · driving distance
8h 8min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Grand Island?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Grand Island is 372.6 miles (599.6 km) as the crow flies. Grand Island is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.3 miles, taking about 8h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Grand Island in Nebraska.

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 Grand Island. 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 Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 8min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 46min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~7h 44min $57–$167* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM