How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Applewood, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Applewood, CO is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Applewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Applewood.
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Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
1110 ft · 48 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue
1003 ft · 43 sec · North Cascade Avenue
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Turn left onto West Bijou Street
1242 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25
2010 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
60.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Simms Street, Union Boulevard
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Simms Street, 8th Avenue West
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Simms Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Simms Street
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Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 20th Avenue
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Continue on West 20th Avenue
1003 ft · 29 sec · West 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto Eldridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Eldridge Street
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Turn left onto Berry Road
1327 ft · 58 sec · Berry Road
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Continue on Garden Road
114 m · 16 sec · Garden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Applewood.
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
60.9 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Colorado Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Applewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Applewood?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Colorado Springs and 39.1 miles from Applewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.21 one way or $20.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Colorado Springs and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Applewood.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Applewood. Straight-line distance: 66.39 mi (106.84 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 Applewood
Census designated place
| Population | 7,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.7577800, -105.1625000 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Applewood (-105.1625, 39.75778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
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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