Colorado Springs to Lancaster, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

789.5 miles 1270.6 km · straight line
1064.8 miles actual route 1713.6 km · driving distance
18h 41min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Lancaster, California?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Lancaster, California is 789.5 miles (1270.6 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, California is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1064.8 miles, taking about 18h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Lancaster, California in California.

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 Lancaster, California. 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 Lancaster, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 41min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 25min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~24h 17min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Lancaster, California

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM