How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Del Norte, CO?

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Del Norte, CO is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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
194.61 mi
03h 56m
Flight
115.22 mi
185.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.22 mi
Kilometers
185.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.61 mi
Kilometers
313.2 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Del Norte
Sat, Apr 11, 11:12 PM MDT
Return by in Colorado Springs
Sun, Apr 12, 3:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colorado Springs
2026-04-11T19:15
Arrive Del Norte
Sat, Apr 11, 11:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
Walsenburg
CO

City in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States of America

From Colorado Springs
97.3 mi
01h 58m
To Del Norte
97.3 mi
01h 58m

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
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Del Norte.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Nevada Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    2615 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    123 m · 15 sec · West Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    16.6 mi · 28 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1343 ft · 46 sec · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West U.S. Highway 160

    12.6 mi · 15 min · West U.S. Highway 160

  24. 24

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    2808 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 37%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
53.4 mi · 27%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 12%
Main Street
16.6 mi · 9%
West U.S. Highway 160
12.6 mi · 6%
North Freeway
9.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West 7th Street

Turn right onto West 7th Street

71.4 mi · 01h 27m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.4 mi
115.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walsenburg
01h 58m from Colorado Springs
Leave By
9:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Colorado Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Del Norte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Del Norte?

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Walsenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from Colorado Springs and 97.3 miles from Del Norte.

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

The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.4 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 9:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.79 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Colorado Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Del Norte.

Stop Ideas Near Walsenburg

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

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

RAIL

Trinidad

56 mi away
110 West Pine Street
BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

77 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
RAIL

Raton

86 mi away
201 South First Street
BUS

Alamosa, CO

99 mi away
111 Pike Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Del Norte. Straight-line distance: 115.22 mi (185.43 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
Del Norte

#2 Del Norte

City in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,541
Coordinates37.6788900, -106.3533700
Altitude2403
CountryUnited States
Start: Colorado Springs (-104.82136, 38.83388)
End: Del Norte (-106.35337, 37.67889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.24 L · about $18.79
Round trip
$37.57
10.16 gal · 38.48 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $18.79 $37.57
Mid-grade $4.08 $20.75 $41.49
Premium $4.39 $22.31 $44.61
Diesel $4.74 $24.06 $48.13

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Colorado Springs and Del Norte. The current time is 19:15:57.

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.