Distance from Kansas City to Colorado Springs (United States)

The distance between Kansas City, Missouri and Colorado Springs, Colorado is 888 kilometers (552 miles).

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Kansas City in Missouri is located to the east of Colorado Springs in Colorado, with both cities situated in the central United States, offering diverse landscapes and urban environments. The straight-line distance between them is 888 kilometers, heading west.

Kansas City is at 290 meters above sea level, while Colorado Springs is at 1,838 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Kansas City to Colorado Springs covers approximately 965 km, primarily via I-70 W and US-24 W, passing through regions like Topeka and Limon, offering a scenic drive across plains and foothills.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Topeka, Limon, Pike National Forest, Garden of the Gods.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Kansas City to Colorado Springs crosses the Great Plains, with landmarks like Pike National Forest and Garden of the Gods near the destination.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Colorado Springs due to moderate tourism and pleasant temperatures, while summer offers vibrant local events.

Climate

Colorado Springs generally has cooler temperatures and less humidity compared to Kansas City, with more sunshine and occasional mountain weather influences.

Accessibility

Colorado Springs offers good accessibility with public transport and facilities for visitors, similar to Kansas City, but with more emphasis on outdoor activities.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
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Kansas City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 39.0997° N 94.5786° W

Elevation: 290 m (951 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)
  • New Century AirCenter (JCI)
  • Sherman Army Air Field (FLV)
Colorado Springs, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 38.8339° N 104.8214° W

Elevation: 1,838 m (6,030 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
  • Butts Army Air Field (FCS)
  • Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)

Other distances from Kansas City

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Kansas City to New York City 1,764 km
From Kansas City to Los Angeles 2,184 km
From Kansas City to Chicago 662 km
From Kansas City to Houston 1,038 km
From Kansas City to Phoenix 1,689 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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