Distance from Colorado Springs to Washington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Colorado Springs (CO) to Washington (DC) is 1490 miles or 2398 kilometers or 1294 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Colorado Springs to Washington is 1636 miles (2634 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 146 miles or 236 km.

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

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

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

Flight time from Colorado Springs, CO to Washington, DC 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.

Colorado Springs to Washington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Washington, District of Columbia is 1636 miles or 2634 km.
The total driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Washington, DC is 1636 miles or 2634 kilometers. Your trip begins in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 1636 miles (2634 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 Colorado Springs, CO to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Colorado Springs to Washington take?
Colorado Springs and Washington are 30 hours 1 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 Colorado Springs and Washington

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

Current local time in Colorado SpringsCurrent local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 05:17:15 MST2025-12-19, 07:17:15 EST
How Far is it Between Colorado Springs Colorado, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1636 mi 2634 km 1420.7 nmi
Straight line distance 1490 mi 2398 km 1294 nmi
Difference 146 mi 236 km 126 nmi

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
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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Colorado Springs, CO and Washington, DC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 54 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 41 hours 9 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 36 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 32 hours 55 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 29 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 27 hours 26 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 25 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 23 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 21 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 20 hours 34 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 19 hours 22 minutes