How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Delta, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Delta, CO is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gunnison 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 Delta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Delta.
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Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue
607 ft · 33 sec · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto East Colorado Avenue
982 ft · 38 sec · East Colorado Avenue
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Continue on West Colorado Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto South Limit Street
1010 ft · 20 sec · South Limit Street
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Turn right onto West Cimarron Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Cimarron Street
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Continue on Midland Expressway
15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway
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Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right
123.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Turn right onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Townsend Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Townsend Avenue
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Continue straight
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
571 ft · 21 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Delta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Delta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Delta?
The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Pitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Colorado Springs and 128.9 miles from Delta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.6 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 5:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.61 one way or $67.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Delta.
Stop Ideas Near Pitkin
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 Pitkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Delta. Straight-line distance: 175.01 mi (281.65 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 Delta
City in Colorado
| Population | 9,030 |
| Coordinates | 38.7422100, -108.0689600 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delta (-108.06896, 38.74221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $33.61 | $67.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $37.12 | $74.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $39.91 | $79.83 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $43.06 | $86.12 |
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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