How far is Eagle, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Eagle, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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.
City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Colorado Springs.
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Start on West 2nd Street
41 m · 11 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1238 ft · 21 sec · Grand Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eby Creek Road
57 m · 4 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
884 ft · 18 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eby Creek Road
33 m · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
52 m · 3 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Take the ramp straight
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
44.2 mi · 48 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
70 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street
1250 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown
151 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Bijou Street
846 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street
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Continue on West Kiowa Street
972 ft · 35 sec · West Kiowa Street
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Continue on East Kiowa Street
1600 ft · 1 min · East Kiowa Street
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Turn right onto North Weber Street
150 m · 18 sec · North Weber Street
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Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle and Colorado Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
70 mi · 01h 24m
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 Eagle and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Eagle and 97.2 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagle and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs
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 Idaho Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 121.48 mi (195.5 km).
#1 Eagle
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,911 |
| Coordinates | 39.6552600, -106.8286500 |
| Altitude | 2012 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $27.85 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.95 | $59.89 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $32.31 | $64.61 |
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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