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

The driving distance from Granby, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.78 mi
02h 49m
Flight
105.09 mi
169.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.09 mi
Kilometers
169.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.78 mi
Kilometers
245.87 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado Springs
Sun, May 31, 8:00 AM MDT
Return by in Granby
Sun, May 31, 10:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granby
2026-05-31T05:11
Arrive Colorado Springs
Sun, May 31, 8:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granby
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Applewood
CO

Census designated place

From Granby
75.8 mi
01h 24m
To Colorado Springs
77 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 18 mph W
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    57 m · 13 sec · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Agate Avenue

    15 mi · 26 min · East Agate Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Zerex Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Zerex Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    28.7 mi · 48 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2680 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street

    1250 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown

    151 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Bijou Street

    846 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Kiowa Street

    972 ft · 35 sec · West Kiowa Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Kiowa Street

    1600 ft · 1 min · East Kiowa Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Weber Street

    150 m · 18 sec · North Weber Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue

    129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
60.6 mi · 40%
Main Street
57.9 mi · 38%
East Agate Avenue
15 mi · 10%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.89 mi · 5%
Monument Valley Freeway
5.91 mi · 4%
South Zerex Street
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Applewood
01h 24m from Granby
Leave By
12:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Granby and Sunny near Colorado Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Applewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Granby and 77 miles from Colorado Springs.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 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 Sunny around Granby and Sunny near Colorado Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Applewood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Applewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Applewood.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

15 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

35 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

38 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granby and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 105.09 mi (169.12 km).

Granby

#1 Granby

Statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States

Population2,174
Coordinates40.0861000, -105.9394600
Altitude2428
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: (-105.939487, 40.085945)
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
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.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.41 L · about $19.93
Round trip
$39.86
10.78 gal · 40.82 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Granby and Colorado Springs. The current time is 05:11:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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