Colorado Springs to Ontario: Road Trip Guide & Distance

784.5 miles 1262.6 km · straight line
1046.8 miles actual route 1684.6 km · driving distance
18h 18min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Ontario?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Ontario is 784.5 miles (1262.6 km) as the crow flies. Ontario is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1046.8 miles, taking about 18h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Ontario 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 Ontario. 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 Ontario

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 18min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 58min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~23h 47min $126–$366* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Ontario

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Ontario
34.06°N, 117.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
306m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM