Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

819.5 miles 1318.8 km · straight line
1080.1 miles actual route 1738.2 km · driving distance
19h 12min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Santa Clarita?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita is 819.5 miles (1318.8 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1080.1 miles, taking about 19h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita. 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 Santa Clarita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 12min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 2min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~24h 58min $130–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Santa Clarita
34.39°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
368m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM