Colorado Springs to Henderson, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

935 miles 1504.8 km · straight line
1009.5 miles actual route 1624.6 km · driving distance
18h 29min estimated drive time
$97 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Henderson, Kentucky?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Henderson, Kentucky is 935 miles (1504.8 km) as the crow flies. Henderson, Kentucky is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1009.5 miles, taking about 18h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Henderson, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Henderson, Kentucky. 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 Henderson, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 29min $97 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 11min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~24h 2min $121–$353* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Henderson, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Henderson, Kentucky
37.84°N, 87.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM