Colorado Springs to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

814.9 miles 1311.4 km · straight line
1082.3 miles actual route 1741.8 km · driving distance
18h 57min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Los Angeles?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Los Angeles is 814.9 miles (1311.4 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1082.3 miles, taking about 18h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 57min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 44min $87–$162* Budget
Train ~24h 38min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM