How far is Severance, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?

The driving distance from Severance, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.08 mi
02h 15m
Flight
116.8 mi
187.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.8 mi
Kilometers
187.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.08 mi
Kilometers
212.56 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado Springs
Fri, May 1, 9:47 PM MDT
Return by in Severance
Sat, May 2, 12:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severance
2026-05-01T19:32
Arrive Colorado Springs
Fri, May 1, 9:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Severance
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Denver
CO

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Severance
66 mi
01h 07m
To Colorado Springs
66.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph ESE
Destination
50°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Severance and Colorado Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severance and Colorado Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    88 m · 12 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1421 ft · 48 sec · West 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Harmony Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Harmony Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 74

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 74

  5. 5

    Continue on Harmony Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 25 South

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.3 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street

    1250 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown

    151 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Bijou Street

    846 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Kiowa Street

    972 ft · 35 sec · West Kiowa Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Kiowa Street

    1600 ft · 1 min · East Kiowa Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Weber Street

    150 m · 18 sec · North Weber Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue

    129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Severance and Colorado Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
79.5 mi · 60%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 28%
Monument Valley Freeway
5.91 mi · 4%
Harmony Road
4.01 mi · 3%
County Road 74
2.24 mi · 2%
East Harmony Road
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

70.1 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
01h 07m from Severance
Leave By
2:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Severance and Rain And 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 Severance to Colorado Springs?

The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Severance and 66.1 miles from Colorado Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Severance and Rain And Snow Showers near Colorado Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

1 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

2 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

46 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severance and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 116.8 mi (187.97 km).

Severance

#1 Severance

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population7,634
Coordinates40.5241500, -104.8510800
Altitude1490
CountryUnited States
Colorado Springs

#2 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

Population482,131
Coordinates38.8338800, -104.8213600
Altitude1832
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-104.851157, 40.524151)
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.47
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $17.23 $34.47
Mid-grade $4.08 $19.03 $38.06
Premium $4.39 $20.46 $40.92
Diesel $4.74 $22.07 $44.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Severance and Colorado Springs. The current time is 19:32:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.