Colorado Springs to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1543.4 miles 2483.8 km · straight line
1716.6 miles actual route 2762.6 km · driving distance
31h 22min estimated drive time
$165 - $203 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Scranton?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Scranton is 1543.4 miles (2483.8 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1716.6 miles, taking about 31h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 22min $165 - $203 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 38min $137–$257* Budget
Train ~40h 47min $206–$601* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Scranton

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 514 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 129 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM