Colorado Springs to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1029.1 miles 1656.1 km · straight line
1093.6 miles actual route 1760 km · driving distance
19h 46min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Louisville?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Louisville is 1029.1 miles (1656.1 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1093.6 miles, taking about 19h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Louisville in Kentucky.

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 Louisville. 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 Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 46min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 43min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~25h 42min $131–$383* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Louisville

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 343 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM