How far is The Pinery, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from The Pinery, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Pinery and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Pinery and Colorado Springs.
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Start on the route
19 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain View Drive
126 m · 20 sec · Mountain View Drive
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway
871 ft · 30 sec · North Pinery Parkway
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Turn left onto North State Highway 83
2706 ft · 52 sec · North State Highway 83
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Turn right onto Scott Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Scott Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayou Gulch Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bayou Gulch Road
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Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway
2505 ft · 1 min · North Pinery Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crowfoot Valley Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Crowfoot Valley Road
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Turn right onto Founders Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Founders Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1689 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 37 min
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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 The Pinery and Colorado Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
36 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Pinery and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Pinery to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from The Pinery and 27.5 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Pinery and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Larkspur
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 Larkspur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Pinery and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 43.19 mi (69.5 km).
#1 The Pinery
Census designated place
| Population | 10,517 |
| Coordinates | 39.4552700, -104.7344200 |
| Altitude | 1904 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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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