Colorado Springs to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

498.7 miles 802.6 km · straight line
611 miles actual route 983.3 km · driving distance
10h 27min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Omaha?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Omaha is 498.7 miles (802.6 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 611 miles, taking about 10h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Omaha in Nebraska.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Omaha. 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 Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 27min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 32min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~13h 35min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Omaha

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM