Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

398.1 miles 640.6 km · straight line
589.4 miles actual route 948.5 km · driving distance
10h 15min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City is 398.1 miles (640.6 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WNW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.4 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Salt Lake City in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 15min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 18min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~9h 44min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM