How far is Palmer Lake, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Palmer Lake, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer Lake and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer Lake and Colorado Springs.
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Start on Upper Glenway
68 m · 11 sec · Upper Glenway
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Turn right onto Pie Corner
610 ft · 28 sec · Pie Corner
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25: I 25 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
12 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan 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 Palmer Lake and Colorado Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
12 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Palmer Lake and 11.8 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palmer Lake and Sunny near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle
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 Gleneagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer Lake and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.11 km).
#1 Palmer Lake
City in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,037 |
| Coordinates | 39.1222100, -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 2224 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
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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