How far is Ouray, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Ouray, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 272.4 miles (438.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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 05h 04m.
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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 Ouray and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ouray and Colorado Springs.
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Start on 6th Avenue
4 m · 3 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
35.4 mi · 48 min · Main Street
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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 Ouray and Colorado Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Ouray 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 Ouray to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 272.4 miles (438.4 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 135.8 miles from Ouray and 136.6 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.3 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 6:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.54 one way or $71.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ouray and Sunny 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 Ouray and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 164.12 mi (264.13 km).
#1 Ouray
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,046 |
| Coordinates | 38.0227700, -107.6714500 |
| Altitude | 2375 |
| 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: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $35.54 | $71.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $39.25 | $78.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $42.20 | $84.40 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $45.52 | $91.05 |
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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