How far is Cheyenne Wells, CO from Kit Carson, CO?
The driving distance from Cheyenne Wells, CO to Kit Carson, CO is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson.
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Start on West 4th Street North
71 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street North
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Turn right onto North 1st Street West
656 ft · 34 sec · North 1st Street West
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Turn left onto West 6th Street North
1086 ft · 36 sec · West 6th Street North
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Continue on West 5th Street South
132 m · 15 sec · West 5th Street South
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Turn right onto United States Highway 40
23.6 mi · 38 min · United States Highway 40
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At the end of the road, turn right
2456 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Young Street
860 ft · 38 sec · Young Street
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Turn right onto Street 5
148 m · 21 sec · Street 5
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Street 5
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
United States Highway 40
Turn right onto United States Highway 40
23.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cheyenne Wells and Partly Cloudy near Kit Carson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne Wells to Kit Carson?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Cheyenne Wells and 12.4 miles from Kit Carson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cheyenne Wells and Partly Cloudy near Kit Carson.
Stop Ideas Near Eads
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 Eads.
Lamar station
La Junta
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson. Straight-line distance: 23.85 mi (38.39 km).
#1 Cheyenne Wells
City in Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 815 |
| Coordinates | 38.8214000, -102.3532400 |
| Altitude | 1308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kit Carson
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 229 |
| Coordinates | 38.7611100, -102.7893700 |
| Altitude | 1306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Street 5 (-102.789378, 38.761641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.05 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
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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