How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Snowmass Village, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Snowmass Village, CO is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Snowmass Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Snowmass Village.
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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 right
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left
42.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn right onto South Original Street
753 ft · 26 sec · South Original Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
607 ft · 23 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Hallam Street
2751 ft · 1 min · West Hallam Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2211 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
819 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Owl Creek Road
4.4 mi · 10 min · Owl Creek Road
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Continue on Owl Creek Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Owl Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Owl Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Snowmass Village.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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 leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Snowmass Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Snowmass Village?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Colorado Springs and 82.2 miles from Snowmass Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 8:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Snowmass Village.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Snowmass Village. Straight-line distance: 116.59 mi (187.63 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 Snowmass Village
City in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 2,760 |
| Coordinates | 39.2130400, -106.9378200 |
| Altitude | 2502 |
| Country | United States |
End: Snowmass Village (-106.93782, 39.21304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $23.69 | $47.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.47 | $50.94 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
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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