Colorado Springs to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

902.2 miles 1451.9 km · straight line
1210.9 miles actual route 1948.7 km · driving distance
21h 43min estimated drive time
$117 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Santa Maria?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Santa Maria is 902.2 miles (1451.9 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located WSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1210.9 miles, taking about 21h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Santa Maria 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 Maria. 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 Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 43min $117 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 4min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~28h 14min $145–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Santa Maria
34.95°N, 120.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM