Colorado Springs to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

891 miles 1433.9 km · straight line
1169.5 miles actual route 1882.2 km · driving distance
20h 4min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Tri-Cities is 891 miles (1433.9 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1169.5 miles, taking about 20h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities. 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 Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 4min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 5min $94–$175* Budget
Train ~26h 5min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM