Colorado Springs to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

787.4 miles 1267.2 km · straight line
835 miles actual route 1343.8 km · driving distance
15h 1min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from St. Louis?

The distance from Colorado Springs to St. Louis is 787.4 miles (1267.2 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 835 miles, taking about 15h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 1min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 1min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~19h 31min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM