How far is Edgewater, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Edgewater, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewater and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater and Colorado Springs.
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Start on West 25th Avenue
128 m · 20 sec · West 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harlan Street
1931 ft · 53 sec · Harlan Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harlan Street
27 m · 2 sec · Harlan Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Harlan Street
2595 ft · 1 min · Harlan Street
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Turn left onto West Colfax Avenue
2677 ft · 1 min · West Colfax Avenue
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 6 East
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 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 Edgewater 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.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
60.6 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edgewater and Rain And Snow Showers near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgewater to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Edgewater and 36.4 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Edgewater and Rain And Snow Showers near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 64.82 mi (104.32 km).
#1 Edgewater
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 5,393 |
| Coordinates | 39.7530400, -105.0641500 |
| Altitude | 1640 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $12.17 | $24.35 |
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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