How far is Snowmass Village, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?

The driving distance from Snowmass Village, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.7 mi
03h 45m
Flight
116.59 mi
187.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.59 mi
Kilometers
187.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.7 mi
Kilometers
265.06 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM MDT
Return by in Snowmass Village
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snowmass Village
2026-04-22T20:34
Arrive Colorado Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snowmass Village
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buena Vista
CO

Town of the United States

From Snowmass Village
82 mi
01h 52m
To Colorado Springs
82.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 35 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snowmass Village and Colorado Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Owl Creek Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Owl Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Owl Creek Road

    4.4 mi · 10 min · Owl Creek Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    57 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    2633 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    678 ft · 27 sec · North 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Original Street

    753 ft · 31 sec · South Original Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Cooper Avenue

    42.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min · East Cooper Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    76 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward 8th Street North

    114 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South 8th Street

    956 ft · 27 sec · South 8th Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Colorado Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Colorado Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Colorado Avenue

    1584 ft · 1 min · East Colorado Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Weber Street

    548 ft · 23 sec · South Weber Street

  18. 18

    Turn left 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 Snowmass Village and Colorado Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cooper Avenue
42.9 mi · 26%
Owl Creek Road
5.98 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.93 mi · 1%
West Colorado Avenue
0.73 mi
East Colorado Avenue
0.3 mi
South 8th Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 52m from Snowmass Village
Leave By
9:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Snowmass Village and Mostly Sunny near Colorado Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Snowmass Village to Colorado Springs?

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Snowmass Village and 82.6 miles from Colorado Springs.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 9:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Snowmass Village and Mostly Sunny near Colorado Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buena Vista, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.

BUS

Buena Vista, CO

4 mi away
27318 County Road 314
BUS

Poncha Springs, CO

37 mi away
6250 US Highway 285
BUS

Salida, CO

37 mi away
54 Jones Avenue
BUS

Fairplay, CO

44 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snowmass Village and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 116.59 mi (187.63 km).

Snowmass Village

#1 Snowmass Village

City in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,760
Coordinates39.2130400, -106.9378200
Altitude2502
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: Owl Creek Road (-106.9379, 39.213231)
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.97
11.62 gal · 44 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $21.49 $42.97
Mid-grade $4.08 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.39 $25.51 $51.02
Diesel $4.74 $27.52 $55.04

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Snowmass Village and Colorado Springs. The current time is 20:34:28.

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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.