How far is Fort Morgan, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Morgan, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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 third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Morgan and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan and Colorado Springs.
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Start on State Street
42 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue
110 m · 14 sec · East Kiowa Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 West
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
35.1 mi · 35 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.7 mi · 47 min
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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 Fort Morgan 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.
I 76 West
Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 01h 01m
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 And Snow Likely leaving Fort Morgan and Slight Chance T-storms near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Morgan to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Fort Morgan and 76.4 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 1:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.93 one way or $39.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Fort Morgan and Slight Chance T-storms near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Denver City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Morgan and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 111.98 mi (180.21 km).
#1 Fort Morgan
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 11,249 |
| Coordinates | 40.2502600, -103.7999500 |
| Altitude | 1319 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.67 | $47.33 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
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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