Colorado Springs to Guadalajara: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1258.8 miles 2025.8 km · straight line
1566.2 miles actual route 2520.6 km · driving distance
30h 21min estimated drive time
$151 - $186 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Guadalajara?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Guadalajara is 1258.8 miles (2025.8 km) as the crow flies. Guadalajara is located S of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1566.2 miles, taking about 30h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Colorado Springs is in Colorado, United States, while Guadalajara is in Mexico.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Guadalajara. 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 Guadalajara

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 21min $151 - $186 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 25min $125–$235* Budget
Train ~39h 27min $188–$548* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Guadalajara

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Guadalajara
20.66°N, 103.35°W
America/Mexico_City
1566m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 420 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM