Colorado Springs to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

550.3 miles 885.6 km · straight line
587.1 miles actual route 944.8 km · driving distance
10h 16min estimated drive time
$56 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Kansas City?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Kansas City is 550.3 miles (885.6 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.1 miles, taking about 10h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Kansas City in Missouri.

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 Kansas 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 16min $56 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 19min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~13h 21min $70–$205* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM