How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Ouray, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Ouray, CO is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Ouray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Ouray.
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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
607 ft · 33 sec · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto East Colorado Avenue
982 ft · 38 sec · East Colorado Avenue
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Continue on West Colorado Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto South Limit Street
1010 ft · 20 sec · South Limit Street
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Turn right onto West Cimarron Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Cimarron Street
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Continue on Midland Expressway
15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway
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Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right
122.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min
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Turn left onto South Hillcrest Drive
2322 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Hillcrest Drive
34 m · 3 sec · South Hillcrest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Hillcrest Drive
2580 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunnyside Road
6 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunnyside Road
1024 ft · 28 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on South 12th Street
2708 ft · 1 min · South 12th Street
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Turn left onto South Townsend Avenue
35.4 mi · 48 min · South Townsend Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Ouray.
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 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Ouray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Ouray?
The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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 135.8 miles from Colorado Springs and 136 miles from Ouray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.7 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 $35.46 one way or $70.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Ouray.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Ouray. Straight-line distance: 164.12 mi (264.13 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 Ouray
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,046 |
| Coordinates | 38.0227700, -107.6714500 |
| Altitude | 2375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ouray (-107.67145, 38.02277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $39.17 | $78.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $42.11 | $84.22 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $45.43 | $90.86 |
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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