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

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Cedaredge, CO is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.11 mi
06h 23m
Flight
167.1 mi
268.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.1 mi
Kilometers
268.92 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.11 mi
Kilometers
436.31 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedaredge
Sat, Apr 11, 11:45 PM MDT
Return by in Colorado Springs
Sun, Apr 12, 6:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colorado Springs
2026-04-11T17:22
Arrive Cedaredge
Sat, Apr 11, 11:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colorado Springs
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pitkin
CO

City in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America

From Colorado Springs
135.5 mi
03h 11m
To Cedaredge
135.6 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue

    607 ft · 33 sec · South Nevada Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Colorado Avenue

    982 ft · 38 sec · East Colorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Colorado Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto South Limit Street

    1010 ft · 20 sec · South Limit Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Cimarron Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Cimarron Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Midland Expressway

    15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    45.3 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.7 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.1 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right

    123.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North San Juan Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Townsend Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Townsend Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto D Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · D Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 1900 Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 1900 Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto F Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · F Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 1825 Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · 1825 Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 1800 Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 1800 Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    714 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northwest 3rd Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Midland Expressway
83.6 mi · 31%
North Townsend Avenue
16.4 mi · 6%
West Cimarron Street
2.42 mi · 1%
1900 Road
1.95 mi · 1%
North San Juan Avenue
1.35 mi
1800 Road
1.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp right

123 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pitkin
03h 11m from Colorado Springs
Leave By
11:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Colorado Springs and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedaredge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Colorado Springs and 135.6 miles from Cedaredge.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 104 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.39 one way or $70.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Colorado Springs and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedaredge.

Stop Ideas Near Pitkin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pitkin, 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 Pitkin.

BUS

Gunnison-Downtown, CO

36 mi away
905 North Main Street
BUS

Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO

36 mi away
400 North Colorado Street \r\n
BUS

Poncha Springs, CO

40 mi away
6250 US Highway 285
BUS

Buena Vista, CO

42 mi away
27318 County Road 314

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Cedaredge. Straight-line distance: 167.1 mi (268.92 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
Cedaredge

#2 Cedaredge

City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,313
Coordinates38.9016500, -107.9264500
Altitude1899
CountryUnited States
Start: Colorado Springs (-104.82136, 38.83388)
End: Cedaredge (-107.92645, 38.90165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.21 L · about $35.39
Round trip
$70.78
19.14 gal · 72.42 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $35.39 $70.78
Mid-grade $4.08 $39.08 $78.17
Premium $4.39 $42.02 $84.04
Diesel $4.74 $45.33 $90.67

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Colorado Springs and Cedaredge. The current time is 17:22:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.