How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Parachute, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Parachute, CO is about 264.8 miles (426.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (287 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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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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Halfway Point
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Town in Colorado, USA
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 Parachute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Parachute.
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Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
1110 ft · 48 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue
1003 ft · 43 sec · North Cascade Avenue
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Turn left onto West Bijou Street
1242 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25
2010 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
60.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
186.6 mi · 3 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Parachute, Battlement Mesa
1170 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard
117 m · 14 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2106 ft · 51 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Parachute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 29m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colorado Springs and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Parachute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Parachute?
The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.2 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Silverthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Colorado Springs and 132.5 miles from Parachute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.3 miles (287 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 7:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.54 one way or $69.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 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 Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Parachute.
Stop Ideas Near Silverthorne
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 Silverthorne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Parachute. Straight-line distance: 178.34 mi (287.01 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 Parachute
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 1,114 |
| Coordinates | 39.4519200, -108.0528500 |
| Altitude | 1552 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parachute (-108.05285, 39.45192)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $34.54 | $69.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $38.14 | $76.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $41.01 | $82.02 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $44.24 | $88.49 |
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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