How far is Mountain Village, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Mountain Village, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gunnison 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 Mountain Village and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Village and Colorado Springs.
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Start on Gold Hill Court
109 m · 17 sec · Gold Hill Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hang Glider Drive
825 ft · 38 sec · Hang Glider Drive
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Turn right onto Benchmark Drive
1604 ft · 1 min · Benchmark Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Village Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Mountain Village Boulevard
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Turn sharp right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.7 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.3 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
25.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
2708 ft · 1 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
1031 ft · 28 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillcrest Drive
47 m · 6 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillcrest Drive
2575 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Hillcrest Drive
40 m · 4 sec · South Hillcrest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Hillcrest Drive
2300 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
6 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
116.6 mi · 2 hr 47 min · US 50
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
1151 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
76 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight left toward 8th Street North
114 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South 8th Street
956 ft · 27 sec · South 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Colorado Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Continue on East Colorado Avenue
1584 ft · 1 min · East Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto South Weber Street
548 ft · 23 sec · 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 Mountain Village and Colorado Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 50
Continue on US 50
117 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mountain Village 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 Mountain Village to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Mountain Village and 151.5 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.42 one way or $78.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Village and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Pitkin
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 Pitkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Village and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 175.8 mi (282.93 km).
#1 Mountain Village
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 37.9313800, -107.8564500 |
| Altitude | 2926 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $43.54 | $87.07 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $46.81 | $93.62 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $50.50 | $100.99 |
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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