Colorado Springs to Indio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colorado Springs from Indio?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Indio is 725.6 miles (1167.8 km) as the crow flies. Indio is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1062.2 miles, taking about 18h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Indio in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Indio. 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.