How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Springfield, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Springfield, CO is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Springfield.
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Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
20 m · 6 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Turn right onto North Nevada Avenue
150 m · 21 sec · North Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto East Kiowa Street
151 m · 21 sec · East Kiowa Street
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Turn left onto North Weber Street
1020 ft · 35 sec · North Weber Street
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Turn right onto East Platte Avenue
5.2 mi · 10 min · East Platte Avenue
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Continue on East Platte Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Platte Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 94
85.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Highway 94
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At the end of the road, turn right
22.9 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West 15th Street
29.8 mi · 35 min · West 15th Street
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Continue straight
8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
43.4 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
641 ft · 28 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Springfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 94
Turn right onto Highway 94
85.7 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Springfield?
The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Kit Carson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Colorado Springs and 108.2 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 7:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.22 one way or $56.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Kit Carson
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 Kit Carson.
Lamar station
La Junta
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 155.21 mi (249.78 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 Springfield
Statutory Town in Baca County, Colorado
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 37.4083500, -102.6143600 |
| Altitude | 1329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-102.61436, 37.40835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $31.16 | $62.32 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.50 | $67.01 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $36.14 | $72.29 |
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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