Colorado Springs to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1578.1 miles 2539.7 km · straight line
1713.9 miles actual route 2758.2 km · driving distance
31h 34min estimated drive time
$165 - $203 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Philadelphia?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Philadelphia is 1578.1 miles (2539.7 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1713.9 miles, taking about 31h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 34min $165 - $203 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 53min $137–$257* Budget
Train ~41h 2min $206–$600* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 526 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM