How far is Kit Carson, CO from Cheyenne Wells, CO?
The driving distance from Kit Carson, CO to Cheyenne Wells, CO is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kit Carson and Cheyenne Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kit Carson and Cheyenne Wells.
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Start on Street 5
148 m · 24 sec · Street 5
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Turn left onto Young Street
757 ft · 33 sec · Young Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 287 South
72 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto East 3rd Avenue
2261 ft · 35 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto United States Highway 40
23.6 mi · 38 min · United States Highway 40
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Turn left onto West 5th Street South
132 m · 12 sec · West 5th Street South
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Continue on West 6th Street South
1086 ft · 38 sec · West 6th Street South
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Turn right onto North 1st Street West
656 ft · 34 sec · North 1st Street West
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Turn left onto West 4th Street North
71 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kit Carson and Cheyenne Wells.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
United States Highway 40
Turn left onto United States Highway 40
23.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Kit Carson and Mostly Cloudy near Cheyenne Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kit Carson to Cheyenne Wells?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Kit Carson and 12.4 miles from Cheyenne Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kit Carson and Mostly Cloudy near Cheyenne Wells.
Stop Ideas Near Eads
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 Eads.
Lamar station
La Junta
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kit Carson and Cheyenne Wells. Straight-line distance: 23.85 mi (38.39 km).
#1 Kit Carson
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 229 |
| Coordinates | 38.7611100, -102.7893700 |
| Altitude | 1306 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheyenne Wells
City in Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 815 |
| Coordinates | 38.8214000, -102.3532400 |
| Altitude | 1308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheyenne Wells (-102.35324, 38.8214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.05 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
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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