How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Evergreen, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Evergreen, CO is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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 46m.
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 Evergreen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Evergreen.
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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
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South: Fairplay
1353 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Parmalee Gulch Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Parmalee Gulch Road
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Continue on Myers Gulch Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Myers Gulch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Creek Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Bear Creek Road
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Turn left onto Forest Hill Road
33 m · 6 sec · Forest Hill Road
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Continue on South Forest Hill Road
58 m · 12 sec · South Forest Hill Road
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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 Evergreen.
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 Evergreen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Evergreen?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 43.1 miles from Colorado Springs and 43.1 miles from Evergreen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Evergreen.
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 Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 61.28 mi (98.62 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 Evergreen
County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,944 |
| Coordinates | 39.6333200, -105.3172100 |
| Altitude | 2150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Evergreen (-105.31721, 39.63332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.42 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
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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