Colorado Springs to Truckee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

823.6 miles 1325.5 km · straight line
1136.8 miles actual route 1829.5 km · driving distance
19h 12min estimated drive time
$109 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Truckee?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Truckee is 823.6 miles (1325.5 km) as the crow flies. Truckee is located W of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1136.8 miles, taking about 19h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Truckee in California.

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 Truckee. 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 Truckee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 12min $109 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 2min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~24h 58min $136–$398* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Truckee

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM