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

The driving distance from Superior, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.37 mi
01h 33m
Flight
79.5 mi
127.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.5 mi
Kilometers
127.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.37 mi
Kilometers
145.43 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM MDT
Return by in Superior
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Superior
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Colorado Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Superior
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
Castle Pines
CO

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

From Superior
45.1 mi
00h 46m
To Colorado Springs
45.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 22 mph SSW
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 Superior and Colorado Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    961 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marshall Road

    644 ft · 18 sec · Marshall Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McCaslin Boulevard

    112 m · 24 sec · McCaslin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 36 East: Denver

    1565 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver

    2497 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 25 south: Denver

    2037 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street

    1250 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown

    151 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Bijou Street

    846 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Kiowa Street

    972 ft · 35 sec · West Kiowa Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Kiowa Street

    1600 ft · 1 min · East Kiowa Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Weber Street

    150 m · 18 sec · North Weber Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue

    129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
68.1 mi · 75%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
13.5 mi · 15%
Monument Valley Freeway
5.91 mi · 7%
I 25 south
0.86 mi · 1%
East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi
US 36 East
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

68.1 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Pines
00h 46m from Superior
Leave By
3:24 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Superior 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 Superior to Colorado Springs?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Castle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Superior and 45.2 miles from Colorado Springs.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines

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 Castle Pines and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum
Greenwood Village City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Greenwood Village City Hall

Greenwood Village , CO
6060 S Quebec St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Rating 3.3/5 16 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 14.2 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Pines.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

43 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

70 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 79.5 mi (127.94 km).

Superior

#1 Superior

Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.

Population13,413
Coordinates39.9527600, -105.1686000
Altitude1675
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: (-105.168599, 39.952577)
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.07 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.59
6.38 gal · 24.14 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.80 $23.59
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.03 $26.06
Premium $4.39 $14.01 $28.01
Diesel $4.74 $15.11 $30.22

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 Superior and Colorado Springs. The current time is 20:13:21.

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.