Colorado Springs to Lethbridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

847.6 miles 1364 km · straight line
1017.1 miles estimated 1636.8 km · driving distance
20h 28min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Lethbridge?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Lethbridge is 847.6 miles (1364 km) as the crow flies. Lethbridge is located NNW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1017.1 miles, taking about 20h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Colorado Springs is in Colorado, United States, while Lethbridge is in Alberta, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Lethbridge. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Lethbridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 28min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 34min $81–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 36min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Lethbridge

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Lethbridge
49.70°N, 112.82°W
America/Edmonton
907m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients