How far is Burlington, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?

The driving distance from Burlington, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.77 mi
02h 28m
Flight
140.72 mi
226.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.72 mi
Kilometers
226.47 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.77 mi
Kilometers
242.64 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM MDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-22T21:07
Arrive Colorado Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Limon
CO

City in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America

From Burlington
75.3 mi
01h 14m
To Colorado Springs
75.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Colorado Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Colorado Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on 15th Street

    1837 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rose Avenue

    2657 ft · 58 sec · Rose Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

    2239 ft · 39 sec · South Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Limon

    1623 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2316 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Weber Street

    1510 ft · 51 sec · North Weber Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue

    129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Colorado Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
76.9 mi · 51%
Limon
71.8 mi · 48%
Rose Avenue
0.5 mi
South Lincoln Street
0.42 mi
15th Street
0.35 mi
North Weber Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

76.9 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limon
01h 14m from Burlington
Leave By
1:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Colorado Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Colorado Springs?

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Limon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Burlington and 75.5 miles from Colorado Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.67 one way or $39.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Colorado Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Limon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Limon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Limon.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

109 mi away
120 South Weber Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

110 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 140.72 mi (226.47 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,126
Coordinates39.3061100, -102.2693600
Altitude1271
CountryUnited States
Colorado Springs

#2 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

Population482,131
Coordinates38.8338800, -104.8213600
Altitude1832
CountryUnited States
Start: 15th Street (-102.269385, 39.30611)
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L · about $19.67
Round trip
$39.35
10.64 gal · 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $19.67 $39.35
Mid-grade $4.08 $21.73 $43.45
Premium $4.39 $23.36 $46.72
Diesel $4.74 $25.20 $50.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Colorado Springs. The current time is 21:07:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.