How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Burlington, CO?

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Burlington, CO is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.91 mi
03h 08m
Flight
140.72 mi
226.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.72 mi
Kilometers
226.47 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.91 mi
Kilometers
242.86 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM MDT
Return by in Colorado Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colorado Springs
2026-04-23T02:02
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colorado Springs
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Limon
CO

City in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America

From Colorado Springs
75.3 mi
01h 34m
To Burlington
75.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue

    20 m · 6 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Nevada Avenue

    150 m · 21 sec · North Nevada Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Kiowa Street

    151 m · 21 sec · East Kiowa Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Weber Street

    1020 ft · 35 sec · North Weber Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Platte Avenue

    5.2 mi · 10 min · East Platte Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Platte Avenue

    8.8 mi · 14 min · East Platte Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1716 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 385, I 70 Business: Lincoln Street

    982 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

    2721 ft · 50 sec · South Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rose Avenue

    2658 ft · 56 sec · Rose Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    1880 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 15th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
76.9 mi · 51%
East Platte Avenue
71.8 mi · 48%
South Lincoln Street
0.52 mi
Rose Avenue
0.5 mi
15th Street
0.36 mi
I 70 East
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

76.9 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limon
01h 34m from Colorado Springs
Leave By
10:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Burlington?

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 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?

Limon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Colorado Springs and 75.6 miles from Burlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 $19.71 one way or $39.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Limon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Limon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Limon.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

109 mi away
120 South Weber Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

110 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 140.72 mi (226.47 km).

Colorado Springs

#1 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

Population482,131
Coordinates38.8338800, -104.8213600
Altitude1832
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,126
Coordinates39.3061100, -102.2693600
Altitude1271
CountryUnited States
Start: Colorado Springs (-104.82136, 38.83388)
End: Burlington (-102.26936, 39.30611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.16 L · about $19.71
Round trip
$39.42
10.66 gal · 40.32 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $19.71 $39.42
Mid-grade $4.08 $21.77 $43.54
Premium $4.39 $23.40 $46.81
Diesel $4.74 $25.25 $50.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colorado Springs and Burlington. The current time is 02:02:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.