How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Florence, CO?

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Florence, CO is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.75 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.6 mi
55.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.75 mi
Kilometers
63.97 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:12 PM MDT
Return by in Colorado Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colorado Springs
2026-04-22T19:14
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colorado Springs
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Penrose
CO

Place in Colorado, USA

From Colorado Springs
19.9 mi
00h 28m
To Florence
19.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 35 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue

    9.2 mi · 15 min · South Nevada Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    25.2 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    5.3 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Nevada Avenue
39.7 mi · 100%
East Pikes Peak Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Nevada Avenue

Continue straight

25.2 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Penrose
00h 28m from Colorado Springs
Leave By
4:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Florence?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Penrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Colorado Springs and 19.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Penrose

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

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

BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

38 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

49 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Salida, CO

85 mi away
54 Jones Avenue
BUS

Poncha Springs, CO

92 mi away
6250 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Florence. Straight-line distance: 34.6 mi (55.68 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
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,982
Coordinates38.3902800, -105.1186000
Altitude1579
CountryUnited States
Start: Colorado Springs (-104.82136, 38.83388)
End: Florence (-105.1186, 38.39028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.18 $10.35
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.72 $11.44
Premium $4.39 $6.15 $12.29
Diesel $4.74 $6.63 $13.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colorado Springs and Florence. The current time is 19:14:58.

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.