How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Lamar, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Lamar, CO is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Lamar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Lamar.
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Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
20 m · 6 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Turn right onto North Nevada Avenue
150 m · 21 sec · North Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto East Kiowa Street
151 m · 21 sec · East Kiowa Street
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Turn left onto North Weber Street
1020 ft · 35 sec · North Weber Street
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Turn right onto East Platte Avenue
5.2 mi · 10 min · East Platte Avenue
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Continue on East Platte Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Platte Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 94
85.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Highway 94
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At the end of the road, turn right
22.9 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West 15th Street
29.8 mi · 35 min · West 15th Street
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
133 m · 19 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Lamar.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 94
Turn right onto Highway 94
85.7 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Lamar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Lamar?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hugo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Colorado Springs and 84.8 miles from Lamar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.08 one way or $44.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Lamar.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 129.75 mi (208.81 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 Lamar
City in Colorado
| Population | 7,641 |
| Coordinates | 38.0872300, -102.6207500 |
| Altitude | 1103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamar (-102.62075, 38.08723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.08 | $44.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.21 | $52.43 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
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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