Colorado Springs to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1282.1 miles 2063.3 km · straight line
1394.8 miles actual route 2244.7 km · driving distance
25h 44min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from New River Gorge?

The distance from Colorado Springs to New River Gorge is 1282.1 miles (2063.3 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1394.8 miles, taking about 25h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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 River Gorge. 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 River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 44min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 53min $112–$209* Budget
Train ~33h 27min $167–$488* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 427 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM