How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Ordway, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Ordway, CO is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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 53m.
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 Pueblo County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Ordway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Ordway.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min · César Chávez Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left
70 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Pete Jimenez Parkway
157 m · 14 sec · Pete Jimenez Parkway
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Continue on William White Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · William White Boulevard
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Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard
2024 ft · 1 min · Paul Harvey Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1041 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
35.9 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
103 m · 12 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
121 m · 11 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on Main Street
686 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
60 m · 11 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left
42 m · 10 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 Ordway.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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35.9 mi · 00h 45m
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 Clear near Ordway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Ordway?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Colorado Springs and 45.4 miles from Ordway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado Springs and Clear near Ordway.
Stop Ideas Near Pueblo
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 Pueblo.
Pueblo, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
La Junta
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Ordway. Straight-line distance: 71.59 mi (115.22 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 Ordway
City in Colorado
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 38.2180600, -103.7560600 |
| Altitude | 1314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ordway (-103.75606, 38.21806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
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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