Colorado Springs to Sleeping Bear Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1047.7 miles 1686.1 km · straight line
1390.9 miles actual route 2238.5 km · driving distance
24h 57min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Sleeping Bear Dunes?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Sleeping Bear Dunes is 1047.7 miles (1686.1 km) as the crow flies. Sleeping Bear Dunes is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1390.9 miles, taking about 24h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan.

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 Sleeping Bear Dunes. 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 Sleeping Bear Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 57min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 56min $111–$209* Budget
Train ~32h 26min $167–$487* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Sleeping Bear Dunes

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Sleeping Bear Dunes
44.80°N, 86.05°W
America/Detroit
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 349 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM