Colorado Springs to Indiana Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

955.3 miles 1537.4 km · straight line
1110 miles actual route 1786.3 km · driving distance
19h 47min estimated drive time
$107 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Indiana Dunes?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Indiana Dunes is 955.3 miles (1537.4 km) as the crow flies. Indiana Dunes is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1110 miles, taking about 19h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Indiana Dunes in Indiana.

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 Indiana Dunes. 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 Indiana Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 47min $107 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 44min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~25h 43min $133–$389* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Indiana Dunes

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Indiana Dunes
41.65°N, 87.05°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 318 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM