How far is Colorado Springs, CO from La Junta, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to La Junta, CO is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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 02h 08m.
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.
Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and La Junta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and La Junta.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
2615 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, CO 47 East: Cañon City
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto César Chávez Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · César Chávez Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 4th Street
673 ft · 18 sec · East 4th Street
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Take the exit left toward US 50, CO 96: La Junta
2959 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 52 min
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit straight toward 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Avenue
113 m · 16 sec · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
62 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left
7 m · 2 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 La Junta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50
Continue straight
42.8 mi · 00h 52m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Junta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to La Junta?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Boone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Colorado Springs and 52.7 miles from La Junta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Junta.
Stop Ideas Near Boone
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 Boone.
Pueblo, Colorado
La Junta
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and La Junta. Straight-line distance: 90.68 mi (145.94 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 La Junta
City in Colorado
| Population | 6,854 |
| Coordinates | 37.9850100, -103.5438300 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Junta (-103.54383, 37.98501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.33 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
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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