Colorado Springs to Sterling Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1166.8 miles 1877.8 km · straight line
1354.4 miles actual route 2179.7 km · driving distance
24h 6min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Sterling Heights?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Sterling Heights is 1166.8 miles (1877.8 km) as the crow flies. Sterling Heights is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1354.4 miles, taking about 24h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights. 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 Sterling Heights

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 6min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 55min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~31h 20min $163–$474* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Sterling Heights

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Sterling Heights
42.58°N, 83.03°W
America/Detroit
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 389 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM