How far is Rangely, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Rangely, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 344 miles (553.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rangely and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rangely and Colorado Springs.
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Start on West Main Street
75 m · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North White Avenue
1370 ft · 38 sec · North White Avenue
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Continue on County Road 23A
2732 ft · 1 min · County Road 23A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 46
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road 46
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Turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.8 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 1
10.9 mi · 26 min · County Road 1
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At the end of the road, turn right
79.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Street
621 ft · 21 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn slight right onto East Victory Way
45.8 mi · 57 min · East Victory Way
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Continue straight
3270 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
46.8 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
1353 ft · 34 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Tyler Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tyler Avenue
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Continue on Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
30.6 mi · 40 min · Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
746 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 70 East
1368 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Rangely and Colorado Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
79.5 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rangely and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rangely to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 344 miles (553.6 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Kremmling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.3 miles from Rangely and 165.7 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.5 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 5:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.89 one way or $89.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rangely and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Kremmling
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 Kremmling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rangely and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 229.44 mi (369.25 km).
#1 Rangely
Town in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,300 |
| Coordinates | 40.0874800, -108.8048300 |
| Altitude | 1595 |
| 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: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $44.89 | $89.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $49.58 | $99.16 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $53.31 | $106.61 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $57.51 | $115.01 |
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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