How far is Highlands Ranch, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Highlands Ranch, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highlands Ranch and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highlands Ranch and Colorado Springs.
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Start on South Wild Iris Run
107 m · 19 sec · South Wild Iris Run
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Turn right onto East Thistle Ridge Road
1551 ft · 1 min · East Thistle Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Venneford Ranch Road
2752 ft · 1 min · Venneford Ranch Road
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Turn left onto South University Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · South University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CO 470 East
1872 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Denver, Colorado Springs
834 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2960 ft · 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 Highlands Ranch 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 25 South
Merge slight left
45.7 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Highlands Ranch and Light Snow near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highlands Ranch to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Highlands Ranch and 30 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Highlands Ranch and Light Snow near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
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 Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highlands Ranch and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 50.37 mi (81.07 km).
#1 Highlands Ranch
Census designated place
| Population | 96,713 |
| Coordinates | 39.5538800, -104.9694300 |
| Altitude | 1732 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
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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