How far is Lafayette, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lafayette and Colorado Springs is 81.4 miles (131 km).
Flight distance from Lafayette, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is 81.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Lafayette to Colorado Springs with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lafayette, Colorado to Colorado Springs, Colorado is: 90.99 miles (146.44 km) by car.
Driving from Lafayette to Colorado Springs will take approximately 01 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Lafayette
City in Colorado
| Population | 28579 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°59'37"N 105°5'23"W |
| Latitude | 39.9936000 |
| Longitude | -105.0897100 |
| Altitude | 1588 |
| 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 Lafayette and Colorado Springs
The distance between Lafayette and Colorado Springs is 146 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 37 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 Lafayette and Colorado Springs. The current time is 07:46:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.15 liters (3.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Colorado Springs.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Colorado Springs is $11.69 (diesel $15.21).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $11.69 | $12.94 | $13.89 | $15.21 |
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 April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette 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.
