Colorado Springs to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colorado Springs from White Sands?

The distance from Colorado Springs to White Sands is 426.2 miles (685.9 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located SSW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 499.8 miles, taking about 10h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and White Sands in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and White Sands. 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.