Colorado Springs to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1449.3 miles 2332.4 km · straight line
1625.2 miles actual route 2615.5 km · driving distance
30h 14min estimated drive time
$156 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Raleigh?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Raleigh is 1449.3 miles (2332.4 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1625.2 miles, taking about 30h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 14min $156 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 17min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~39h 18min $195–$569* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 483 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM