Distance from Washington to Colorado Springs by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Colorado Springs (CO) is 1490 miles or 2398 kilometers or 1294 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Colorado Springs is 1635 miles (2632 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 145 miles or 234 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Colorado Springs, CO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Colorado Springs is 1490 miles or 2398 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Colorado Springs, is Denver International Airport (DEN).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Colorado Springs?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Colorado Springs, CO is 3 hours 25 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Colorado Springs Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Colorado Springs, CO
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Colorado Springs, CO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Colorado Springs, Colorado is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Colorado Springs, CO

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Colorado Springs, Colorado is 1635 miles or 2632 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Colorado Springs, CO is 1635 miles or 2632 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Colorado Springs, Colorado is approximately 1635 miles (2632 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 30 to 31 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Colorado Springs, CO

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Colorado Springs, CO?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Colorado Springs take?
Washington and Colorado Springs are 30 hours 2 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Colorado Springs

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Colorado Springs (CO) is 2 Hours.
Colorado Springs time is 2 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Colorado Springs
2025-12-21, 20:53:17 EST2025-12-21, 18:53:17 MST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Colorado Springs Colorado, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Colorado Springs, CO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1635 mi 2632 km 1419.83 nmi
Straight line distance 1490 mi 2398 km 1294 nmi
Difference 145 mi 234 km 125 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
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Colorado Springs Details

Colorado Springs is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 50' 2'' Longitude: W 104° 49' 16.9''
Latitude38.83388
Longitude-104.82136
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Colorado Springs

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Colorado Springs, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 54 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 41 hours 7 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 36 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 32 hours 54 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 29 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 27 hours 25 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 25 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 23 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 21 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 20 hours 33 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 19 hours 21 minutes