Colorado Springs to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1004.2 miles 1616.1 km · straight line
1141.3 miles actual route 1836.8 km · driving distance
20h 38min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Nashville?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Nashville is 1004.2 miles (1616.1 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1141.3 miles, taking about 20h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Nashville 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 38min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 46min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~26h 49min $137–$399* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Nashville

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 335 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM