Colorado Springs to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

803.4 miles 1293 km · straight line
1105.5 miles actual route 1779.1 km · driving distance
18h 35min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Reno?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Reno is 803.4 miles (1293 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located W of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1105.5 miles, taking about 18h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Reno in Nevada.

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 Reno. 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 Reno

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 35min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 18min $88–$166* Budget
Train ~24h 10min $133–$387* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Reno

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM