How far is Basalt, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Basalt, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Basalt and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basalt and Colorado Springs.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Midland Avenue
786 ft · 26 sec · Midland Avenue
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Turn left onto Two Rivers Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Two Rivers Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
57 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2633 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
678 ft · 27 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on South Original Street
753 ft · 31 sec · South Original Street
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Turn left onto East Cooper Avenue
42.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min · East Cooper Avenue
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left
13.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
76 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight left toward 8th Street North
114 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South 8th Street
956 ft · 27 sec · South 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Colorado Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Continue on East Colorado Avenue
1584 ft · 1 min · East Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto South Weber Street
548 ft · 23 sec · South Weber Street
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Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Basalt and Colorado Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
76 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Basalt and Sunny near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Basalt to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Basalt and 87.8 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Basalt and Sunny near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Basalt and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 124.2 mi (199.88 km).
#1 Basalt
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,183 |
| Coordinates | 39.3688700, -107.0328200 |
| Altitude | 2015 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colorado Springs
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
| Population | 482,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.8338800, -104.8213600 |
| Altitude | 1832 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $25.20 | $50.40 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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