How far is La Junta, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Junta and Colorado Springs is 90.68 miles (145.94 km).
Flight distance from La Junta, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is 90.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from La Junta to Colorado Springs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Junta, Colorado to Colorado Springs, Colorado is: 106.91 miles (172.06 km) by car.
Driving from La Junta to Colorado Springs will take approximately 01 hours 48 minutes.
#1 La Junta
City in Colorado
| Population | 6854 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'6"N 103°32'38"W |
| Latitude | 37.9850100 |
| Longitude | -103.5438300 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colorado Springs
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. It is located at the foot of Pikes Peak in central Colorado. Colorado Springs is known for its military bases, its hot springs, and its many attractions, such as the Garden of the Gods and the United States Air Force Academy.
| Population | 482131 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°50'2"N 104°49'17"W |
| Latitude | 38.8338800 |
| Longitude | -104.8213600 |
| Altitude | 1832 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Colorado Springs: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358,38.833914)
Estimated Travel Time Between La Junta and Colorado Springs
The distance between La Junta and Colorado Springs is 172 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between La Junta and Colorado Springs. The current time is 18:48:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.28 liters (3.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Junta and Colorado Springs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Junta to Colorado Springs is $13.73 (diesel $17.87).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $13.73 | $15.21 | $16.32 | $17.87 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Junta and Colorado Springs (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
