Colorado Springs to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1066 miles 1715.5 km · straight line
1372.8 miles actual route 2209.3 km · driving distance
23h 50min estimated drive time
$132 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Seattle?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Seattle is 1066 miles (1715.5 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1372.8 miles, taking about 23h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 50min $132 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 36min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~30h 59min $165–$480* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Seattle

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 355 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM