Colorado Springs to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

414 miles 666.2 km · straight line
502.9 miles actual route 809.4 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Wichita?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Wichita is 414 miles (666.2 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.9 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Wichita in Kansas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Wichita. 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 Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Wichita

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM