Colorado Springs to Junction City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.5 miles 691.2 km · straight line
460.6 miles actual route 741.2 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Junction City?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Junction City is 429.5 miles (691.2 km) as the crow flies. Junction City is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460.6 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Junction City in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Junction 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 Junction City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Junction City

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM