Colorado Springs to Great Bend: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328.6 miles 528.8 km · straight line
383.7 miles actual route 617.5 km · driving distance
6h 59min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Great Bend?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Great Bend is 328.6 miles (528.8 km) as the crow flies. Great Bend is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.7 miles, taking about 6h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Great Bend in Kansas.

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 Great Bend. 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 Great Bend

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 59min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 23min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 38min $46–$134* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Great Bend
38.36°N, 98.76°W
America/Chicago
564m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM