How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Columbine Valley, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Columbine Valley, CO is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Columbine Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Columbine Valley.
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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 left to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction
2046 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction, Quebec Street
2741 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 Express
50 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West
38 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive
2123 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn left onto West Bowles Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Bowles Avenue
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Turn left onto South Middlefield Road
2219 ft · 2 min · South Middlefield Road
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Turn left onto Niblick Lane
1212 ft · 53 sec · Niblick Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niblick Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Columbine Valley.
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
45.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Columbine Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Columbine Valley?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Colorado Springs and 33.6 miles from Columbine Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Columbine Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
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 Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Columbine Valley. Straight-line distance: 54.2 mi (87.22 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 Columbine Valley
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,508 |
| Coordinates | 39.6011000, -105.0322100 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbine Valley (-105.03221, 39.6011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.76 | $17.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.23 | $22.45 |
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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