Colorado Springs to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

681.6 miles 1097 km · straight line
744.3 miles actual route 1197.9 km · driving distance
13h 10min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Jefferson City?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Jefferson City is 681.6 miles (1097 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 744.3 miles, taking about 13h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Jefferson City in Missouri.

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 Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 10min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 48min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~17h 7min $89–$261* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM