How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Brush, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Brush, CO is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
Driving 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 02h 47m.
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 third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Brush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Brush.
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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
45.9 mi · 48 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Limon
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
34.4 mi · 34 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 71: Brush, Snyder
1428 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
2788 ft · 1 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Howard Street
121 m · 16 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Clayton Street
563 ft · 15 sec · Clayton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Brush.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
70.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Brush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Brush?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Colorado Springs and 80.2 miles from Brush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 12:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Brush.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Denver City Council
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
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Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Brush. Straight-line distance: 117.32 mi (188.81 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 Brush
City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 40.2588700, -103.6238400 |
| Altitude | 1286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brush (-103.62384, 40.25887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.85 | $49.71 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $26.81 | $53.62 |
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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