How far is Olathe, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Olathe, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 247 miles (397.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chaffee 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 Olathe and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olathe and Colorado Springs.
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Start on the route
72 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South Horton Avenue
53 m · 12 sec · South Horton Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
2732 ft · 58 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
6.6 mi · 10 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 Olathe 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.
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 Olathe and Sunny near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olathe to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 247 miles (397.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Poncha Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Olathe and 123.7 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.25 one way or $64.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olathe and Sunny near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Poncha Springs
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 Poncha Springs.
Poncha Springs, CO
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Buena Vista, CO
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olathe and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 171.13 mi (275.4 km).
#1 Olathe
Human settlement in Montrose County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,824 |
| Coordinates | 38.6049900, -107.9822900 |
| Altitude | 1633 |
| 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: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.25 | $64.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $35.61 | $71.22 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $38.29 | $76.58 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $41.31 | $82.61 |
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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