How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Salida, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Salida, CO is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly 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 Salida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Salida.
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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
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Mesa Lane
827 ft · 24 sec · Mesa Lane
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Turn left onto Crestone Avenue
847 ft · 23 sec · Crestone Avenue
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Continue on Crestone Avenue
1632 ft · 47 sec · Crestone Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poncha Boulevard
92 m · 14 sec · Poncha Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
567 ft · 16 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto I Street
46 m · 7 sec · I Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · I Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Salida.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Midland Expressway
Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colorado Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Salida?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Colorado Springs and 56.6 miles from Salida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 1:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.76 one way or $29.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colorado Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salida.
Stop Ideas Near Fairplay
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 Fairplay.
Fairplay, CO
Frisco, Colorado
Buena Vista, CO
Vail, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Salida. Straight-line distance: 66.79 mi (107.49 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 Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.5347200, -105.9989000 |
| Altitude | 2159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salida (-105.9989, 38.53472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.76 | $29.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $16.30 | $32.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
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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