How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Orchard City, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Orchard City, CO is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Orchard City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Orchard City.
-
1
Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue
607 ft · 33 sec · South Nevada Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto East Colorado Avenue
982 ft · 38 sec · East Colorado Avenue
-
4
Continue on West Colorado Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue
-
5
Turn sharp left onto South Limit Street
1010 ft · 20 sec · South Limit Street
-
6
Turn right onto West Cimarron Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Cimarron Street
-
7
Continue on Midland Expressway
15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway
-
8
Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 55 min
-
9
Continue straight
12.7 mi · 14 min
-
10
At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 18 min
-
11
At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
-
12
Continue straight
9.9 mi · 16 min
-
13
Turn sharp right
123.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min
-
14
Turn right onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue
-
15
Turn right onto North Townsend Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Townsend Avenue
-
16
Continue straight
13.6 mi · 16 min
-
17
Turn right onto D Road
1.3 km · 1 min · D Road
-
18
Continue on 1900 Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · 1900 Road
-
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto F Road
1.2 km · 1 min · F Road
-
20
Turn right onto 1825 Road
1.4 km · 2 min · 1825 Road
-
21
Continue on 1800 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · 1800 Road
-
22
Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
-
23
Turn left
5.2 mi · 8 min
-
24
Turn right onto 2100 Road
121 m · 22 sec · 2100 Road
-
25
Turn left onto Fruitgrowers Road
12 m · 2 sec · Fruitgrowers Road
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fruitgrowers Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Orchard City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp right
123 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny near Orchard City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Orchard City?
The road trip is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Colorado Springs and 132.8 miles from Orchard City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny near Orchard City.
Stop Ideas Near Pitkin
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 Pitkin.
Gunnison-Downtown, CO
Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO
Poncha Springs, CO
Buena Vista, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Orchard City. Straight-line distance: 169.51 mi (272.8 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 Orchard City
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,242 |
| Coordinates | 38.8283200, -107.9709000 |
| Altitude | 1660 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchard City (-107.9709, 38.82832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $34.61 | $69.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $38.23 | $76.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $41.10 | $82.20 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
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 · Jun 02, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.