How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Edgewater, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Edgewater, CO is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Edgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Edgewater.
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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
60.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
1.1 km · 56 sec · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
671 ft · 26 sec · West 20th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 20th Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · West 20th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 20th Avenue
1918 ft · 56 sec · West 20th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harlan Street
6 m · 1 sec · Harlan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harlan Street
1933 ft · 58 sec · Harlan Street
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Turn left onto West 25th Avenue
128 m · 18 sec · West 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Edgewater.
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
60.9 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Colorado Springs and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Edgewater?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 36.4 miles from Colorado Springs and 36.3 miles from Edgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Colorado Springs and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 64.82 mi (104.32 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 Edgewater
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 5,393 |
| Coordinates | 39.7530400, -105.0641500 |
| Altitude | 1640 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewater (-105.06415, 39.75304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $12.13 | $24.25 |
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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