Colorado Springs to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

826.1 miles 1329.5 km · straight line
965.4 miles actual route 1553.6 km · driving distance
17h 15min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Houston?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Houston is 826.1 miles (1329.5 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 965.4 miles, taking about 17h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Houston in Texas.

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 Houston. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 15min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 42min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~22h 26min $116–$338* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Houston

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Explore more routes from Houston

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM