Colorado Springs to Urbana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

889.2 miles 1431 km · straight line
983.9 miles actual route 1583.5 km · driving distance
17h 45min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Urbana?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Urbana is 889.2 miles (1431 km) as the crow flies. Urbana is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 983.9 miles, taking about 17h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Urbana in Illinois.

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 Urbana. 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 Urbana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 45min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 18min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~23h 5min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Urbana

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Urbana
40.11°N, 88.21°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM