Colorado Springs to Tacoma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1059.3 miles 1704.8 km · straight line
1386.2 miles actual route 2230.8 km · driving distance
24h 10min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Tacoma?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Tacoma is 1059.3 miles (1704.8 km) as the crow flies. Tacoma is located NW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1386.2 miles, taking about 24h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Tacoma 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 Tacoma. 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 Tacoma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 10min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 0min $111–$208* Budget
Train ~31h 25min $166–$485* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Tacoma

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Tacoma
47.25°N, 122.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
74m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 353 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM