Colorado Springs to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

852.9 miles 1372.6 km · straight line
1078.9 miles actual route 1736.3 km · driving distance
18h 40min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Memphis?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Memphis is 852.9 miles (1372.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ESE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1078.9 miles, taking about 18h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 40min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 24min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~24h 16min $129–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Memphis

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM