Colorado Springs to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Colorado Springs from Lake Placid?
The distance from Colorado Springs to Lake Placid is 1628.1 miles (2620.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1901 miles, taking about 35h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 47min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Lake Placid in New York.
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 Lake Placid. 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 Placid
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 543 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 136 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.3 times to circle the Earth's equator