Colorado Springs to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

998.1 miles 1606.3 km · straight line
1069.4 miles actual route 1721.1 km · driving distance
19h 21min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Indianapolis?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Indianapolis is 998.1 miles (1606.3 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1069.4 miles, taking about 19h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 21min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 13min $86–$160* Budget
Train ~25h 9min $128–$374* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM