Colorado Springs to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1038.9 miles 1671.9 km · straight line
1230.6 miles actual route 1980.4 km · driving distance
22h 15min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from New Orleans?

The distance from Colorado Springs to New Orleans is 1038.9 miles (1671.9 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located ESE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1230.6 miles, taking about 22h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and New Orleans in Louisiana.

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 New Orleans. 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 New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 15min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 42min $98–$185* Budget
Train ~28h 56min $148–$431* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM