Colorado Springs to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605.9 miles 975.1 km · straight line
904.1 miles actual route 1455 km · driving distance
15h 28min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Lake Havasu City is 605.9 miles (975.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 904.1 miles, taking about 15h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

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 Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 28min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 34min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~20h 6min $108–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM