How far is Ken Caryl, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Ken Caryl, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ken Caryl and Colorado Springs.
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Start on South Cottonwood Mountain
50 m · 13 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
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Turn left onto West Crestone Mountain Road
135 m · 21 sec · West Crestone Mountain Road
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Turn right onto South Sangre de Cristo Road
1982 ft · 2 min · South Sangre de Cristo Road
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Turn left onto West Chatfield Avenue
840 ft · 28 sec · West Chatfield Avenue
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Turn right onto South Kipling Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · South Kipling Parkway
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Turn left onto CO 470 East
2038 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, University Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
7.5 mi · 9 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 Ken Caryl 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.
Sunny leaving Ken Caryl 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 Ken Caryl to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 34.1 miles from Ken Caryl and 34.2 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ken Caryl and Sunny 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ken Caryl and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.22 km).
#1 Ken Caryl
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 32,438 |
| Coordinates | 39.5758200, -105.1122100 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
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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