Colorado Springs to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1037.4 miles 1669.5 km · straight line
1305.9 miles actual route 2101.6 km · driving distance
23h 8min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Tuscaloosa is 1037.4 miles (1669.5 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ESE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1305.9 miles, taking about 23h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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 Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 8min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 46min $104–$196* Budget
Train ~30h 4min $157–$457* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM