How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Derby, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Derby, CO is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Derby.
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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
55.5 mi · 59 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard
879 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard
102 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Colorado Boulevard
2.9 mi · 7 min · South Colorado Boulevard
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Continue on North Colorado Boulevard
4.8 mi · 10 min · North Colorado Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 77th Avenue
926 ft · 30 sec · East 77th Avenue
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Turn left onto Kimberly Street
1385 ft · 1 min · Kimberly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kimberly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Derby.
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
55.5 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny near Derby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Derby?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Colorado Springs and 36.9 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
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 Castle Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Derby. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.12 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 Derby
Located at an elevation of 5,128 feet within Adams County, this community forms a significant part of the Commerce City area northeast of Denver.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8394300, -104.9185900 |
| Altitude | 1563 |
| Country | United States |
End: Derby (-104.91859, 39.83943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $4.33 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
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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