How far is Ellicott, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?

The driving distance from Ellicott, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.94 mi
00h 30m
Flight
23.38 mi
37.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.38 mi
Kilometers
37.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.94 mi
Kilometers
38.52 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 12:21 PM MDT
Return by in Ellicott
Thu, Oct 15, 12:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellicott
2026-10-15T11:50
Arrive Colorado Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 12:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ellicott
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cimarron Hills
CO

Census designated place

From Ellicott
11.9 mi
00h 15m
To Colorado Springs
12 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ellicott and Colorado Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ellicott and Colorado Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    7.1 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Weber Street

    1510 ft · 51 sec · North Weber Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue

    129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellicott and Colorado Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Weber Street
0.29 mi · 1%
East Pikes Peak Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

16.5 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cimarron Hills
00h 15m from Ellicott
Leave By
7:28 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ellicott and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colorado Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ellicott to Colorado Springs?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cimarron Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Ellicott and 12 miles from Colorado Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ellicott and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colorado Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellicott and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 23.38 mi (37.63 km).

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#1 Ellicott

Situated in El Paso County at an elevation of 6,020 feet, this census-designated place lies on the semi-arid high plains east of Colorado Springs.

Population0
Coordinates38.8383300, -104.3869100
Altitude1835
CountryUnited States
Colorado Springs

#2 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

Population482,131
Coordinates38.8338800, -104.8213600
Altitude1832
CountryUnited States
Start: CO 94 (-104.38691, 38.838316)
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $3.68 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.72 $4.01 $8.02
Premium $5.06 $4.30 $8.61
Diesel $6.52 $5.54 $11.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellicott and Colorado Springs. The current time is 11:50:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.