How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Alamosa, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Alamosa, CO is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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 08m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Alamosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Alamosa.
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Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
2615 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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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 North Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
2351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1189 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
6.1 mi · 8 min · North Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
2320 ft · 1 min · Fourth Street
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Turn right onto Ross Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · Ross Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Alamosa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 7th Street
Turn right onto West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Colorado Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alamosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Alamosa?
The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 81.8 miles from Colorado Springs and 81.8 miles from Alamosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 10:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Colorado Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alamosa.
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.
Trinidad
Pueblo, Colorado
Raton
Alamosa, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Alamosa. Straight-line distance: 110.15 mi (177.27 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Alamosa
City in Colorado, USA
| Population | 9,367 |
| Coordinates | 37.4694500, -105.8700200 |
| Altitude | 2299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alamosa (-105.87002, 37.46945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.34 | $42.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $23.56 | $47.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.34 | $50.67 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $27.33 | $54.66 |
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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