Colorado Springs to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

572.7 miles 921.7 km · straight line
825.6 miles actual route 1328.7 km · driving distance
14h 29min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Tucson?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Tucson is 572.7 miles (921.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 825.6 miles, taking about 14h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Tucson in Arizona.

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 Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 29min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 23min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~18h 50min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Tucson

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM