Colorado Springs to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

541.2 miles 870.9 km · straight line
781 miles actual route 1256.9 km · driving distance
14h 4min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Mesa?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Mesa is 541.2 miles (870.9 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located SW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781 miles, taking about 14h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Mesa in Arizona.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 4min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 53min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 17min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Mesa

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Explore more routes from Mesa

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM