Colorado Springs to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

799.4 miles 1286.5 km · straight line
1075.1 miles actual route 1730.2 km · driving distance
20h 38min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Yosemite?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Yosemite is 799.4 miles (1286.5 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located W of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1075.1 miles, taking about 20h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Yosemite in California.

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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 38min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 46min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~26h 49min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM