Colorado Springs to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

901.4 miles 1450.7 km · straight line
1050.5 miles actual route 1690.6 km · driving distance
18h 24min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Joliet?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Joliet is 901.4 miles (1450.7 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1050.5 miles, taking about 18h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Joliet in Illinois.

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 Joliet. 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 Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 24min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 5min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~23h 55min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Joliet

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM