Colorado Springs to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colorado Springs from Sacramento?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Sacramento is 897.9 miles (1445 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1236.8 miles, taking about 21h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Sacramento 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 Sacramento. 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.