How far is Louisville, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Louisville, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 01h 32m.
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.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Colorado Springs.
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Start on Spruce Street
98 m · 16 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
105 m · 17 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
825 ft · 28 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Courtesy Road
1749 ft · 35 sec · Courtesy Road
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Continue on South 96th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 96th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest Parkway
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Continue on Interlocken Loop
596 ft · 19 sec · Interlocken Loop
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Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver
2196 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver
2497 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on I 25 south: Denver
2037 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
68.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North Valley Highway
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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 Louisville 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.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
68.1 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Castle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Louisville and 45.4 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Louisville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Greenwood Village City Hall
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Pines.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 80.75 mi (129.96 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Colorado
| Population | 19,060 |
| Coordinates | 39.9777600, -105.1319300 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
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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