How far is Center, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Center, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center and Colorado Springs.
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Start on South Worth Street
1756 ft · 1 min · South Worth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
2342 ft · 57 sec · East 8th Street
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Continue on East Highway 112
12 mi · 14 min · East Highway 112
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Turn right
19.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
64 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Walsen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 85/87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
124 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
149 m · 21 sec · East Cimarron Street
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Turn left onto South Weber Street
2591 ft · 2 min · 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 Center and Colorado Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 North
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 01h 31m
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 leaving Center and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Walsenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Center and 75.4 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 10:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Center and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Walsenburg
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 Walsenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 102.22 mi (164.51 km).
#1 Center
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.7530600, -106.1086400 |
| Altitude | 2330 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.79 | $53.57 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $28.90 | $57.79 |
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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