Colorado Springs to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1245 miles 2003.6 km · straight line
1353.9 miles actual route 2178.9 km · driving distance
24h 52min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Parkersburg?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Parkersburg is 1245 miles (2003.6 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1353.9 miles, taking about 24h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg. 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 Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 52min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 50min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~32h 20min $162–$474* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 415 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM