Colorado Springs to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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