How far is Indian Hills, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?

The driving distance from Indian Hills, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
78.35 mi
01h 19m
Flight
58.48 mi
94.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.48 mi
Kilometers
94.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.35 mi
Kilometers
126.09 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 12:19 PM MDT
Return by in Indian Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 1:38 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Hills
2026-10-15T10:59
Arrive Colorado Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 12:19 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indian Hills
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
Castle Rock
CO

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

From Indian Hills
39.1 mi
00h 39m
To Colorado Springs
39.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph N
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 Indian Hills and Colorado Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Colorado Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiawatha Trail

    144 m · 21 sec · Hiawatha Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Santa Clara Road

    142 m · 21 sec · Santa Clara Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parmalee Gulch Road

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Parmalee Gulch Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1826 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: East CO 470 to I-25

    2982 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, University Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

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

    834 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2960 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street

    1250 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown

    151 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Bijou Street

    846 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Kiowa Street

    972 ft · 35 sec · West Kiowa Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Kiowa Street

    1600 ft · 1 min · East Kiowa Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Weber Street

    150 m · 18 sec · North Weber Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue

    129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
46.3 mi · 59%
CO 470 East
12.8 mi · 16%
Broadway
7.56 mi · 10%
Monument Valley Freeway
5.91 mi · 8%
Parmalee Gulch Road
4.21 mi · 5%
East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Rock
00h 39m from Indian Hills
Leave By
3:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills to Colorado Springs?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Indian Hills and 39.3 miles from Colorado Springs.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.98 one way or $23.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Indian Hills and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colorado Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castle Rock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

44 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

60 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 58.48 mi (94.12 km).

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#1 Indian Hills

Situated in Jefferson County at an elevation of 6,857 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Denver along Parmalee Gulch.

Population0
Coordinates39.6166500, -105.2372100
Altitude2090
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: Hiawatha Trail (-105.237328, 39.616485)
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $11.98
Round trip
$23.96
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $11.98 $23.96
Mid-grade $4.72 $13.07 $26.14
Premium $5.06 $14.02 $28.05
Diesel $6.52 $18.05 $36.10

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 Indian Hills and Colorado Springs. The current time is 10:59:37.

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.