Colorado Springs to Indianola: Road Trip Guide & Distance

619.8 miles 997.5 km · straight line
761.8 miles actual route 1226 km · driving distance
13h 14min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Indianola?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Indianola is 619.8 miles (997.5 km) as the crow flies. Indianola is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 761.8 miles, taking about 13h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Indianola in Iowa.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Indianola. 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 Indianola

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 14min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 53min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~17h 12min $91–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Indianola

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Indianola
41.36°N, 93.56°W
America/Chicago
295m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM