Colorado Springs to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

947.2 miles 1524.3 km · straight line
1317.3 miles actual route 2120 km · driving distance
22h 42min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Oakland?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Oakland is 947.2 miles (1524.3 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1317.3 miles, taking about 22h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Oakland in California.

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. 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 Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 42min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 14min $105–$198* Budget
Train ~29h 31min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Oakland

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
Explore more routes from Oakland

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM