How far is Fort Carson, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Carson, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Carson and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Carson and Colorado Springs.
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Start on Prussman Avenue
640 ft · 24 sec · Prussman Avenue
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Turn right onto Chiles Avenue
2344 ft · 1 min · Chiles Avenue
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Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard
2262 ft · 1 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nelson Boulevard
43 m · 4 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Boulevard
818 ft · 22 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
149 m · 21 sec · East Cimarron Street
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Turn left onto South Weber Street
2591 ft · 2 min · South Weber Street
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Turn left 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 Fort Carson and Colorado Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Nelson Boulevard
Merge slight left
6.13 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Carson and Partly 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 Fort Carson to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Stratmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Fort Carson and 4.1 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Carson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Stratmoor
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 Stratmoor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Carson and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 6.88 mi (11.08 km).
#1 Fort Carson
United States Army installation
| Population | 13,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.7374900, -104.7888600 |
| Altitude | 1780 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
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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