Colorado Springs to Mesquite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

523.4 miles 842.4 km · straight line
734 miles actual route 1181.2 km · driving distance
12h 42min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Mesquite?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Mesquite is 523.4 miles (842.4 km) as the crow flies. Mesquite is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 734 miles, taking about 12h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Mesquite in Nevada.

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 Mesquite. 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 Mesquite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 42min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 14min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~16h 31min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Mesquite

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Mesquite
36.81°N, 114.07°W
America/Los_Angeles
488m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM