How far am I from the Colorado border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Colorado: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from Colorado?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with Colorado already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders Colorado?
Colorado borders Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming. Colorado is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- Colorado
- Neighbouring states
How far Colorado's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | Wyoming | 87 miles (140 km) |
| Aurora | Wyoming | 88 miles (141 km) |
| Colorado Springs | New Mexico | 127 miles (204 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the Colorado border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Colorado, in miles and kilometers.
What borders Colorado?
Colorado borders Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in Colorado?
The calculator says you are inside Colorado and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.