Colorado Springs to Hanford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

829 miles 1334.1 km · straight line
1184.6 miles actual route 1906.4 km · driving distance
20h 53min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Hanford?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Hanford is 829 miles (1334.1 km) as the crow flies. Hanford is located W of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1184.6 miles, taking about 20h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Hanford in California.

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 Hanford. 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 Hanford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 53min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 4min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~27h 9min $142–$415* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Hanford

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Hanford
36.33°N, 119.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
76m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM