How far is Colorado City, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado City and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City and Colorado Springs.
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Start on the route
51 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bent Brothers Boulevard
52 m · 13 sec · Bent Brothers Boulevard
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 25 North: Pueblo
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.4 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
10.4 mi · 13 min · South Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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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 Colorado City 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.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Colorado City and 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 Colorado City to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Pueblo West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Colorado City and 36.2 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.25 one way or $18.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colorado City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Pueblo West
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 Pueblo West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado City and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 61.4 mi (98.81 km).
#1 Colorado City
Colorado City is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9452900, -104.8352600 |
| Altitude | 1784 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
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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