How far is Las Animas, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Las Animas, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Animas and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Animas and Colorado Springs.
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Start on Elm Avenue
594 ft · 29 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto Ambassador Thompson Boulevard
19.8 mi · 33 min · Ambassador Thompson Boulevard
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Continue on West 3rd Street
9.3 mi · 15 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
883 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard
1514 ft · 49 sec · Paul Harvey Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto William White Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · William White Boulevard
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Turn right onto César Chávez Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · César Chávez Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Denver
1903 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
124 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
149 m · 21 sec · East Cimarron Street
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Turn left onto South Weber Street
2591 ft · 2 min · South Weber Street
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Turn left 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 Las Animas and Colorado Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 00h 24m
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 Las Animas and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Animas to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Boone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Las Animas and 63.4 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.42 one way or $32.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Animas and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Boone
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 Boone.
Pueblo, Colorado
La Junta
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Animas and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 101.45 mi (163.27 km).
#1 Las Animas
City in Bent County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 38.0666700, -103.2227100 |
| Altitude | 1188 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $18.13 | $36.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $21.03 | $42.06 |
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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