How far is Todd Creek, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?

The driving distance from Todd Creek, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
97.87 mi
01h 37m
Flight
79.1 mi
127.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.1 mi
Kilometers
127.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.87 mi
Kilometers
157.51 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colorado Springs
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM MDT
Return by in Todd Creek
Tue, May 12, 10:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Todd Creek
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Colorado Springs
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Todd Creek
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 Todd Creek
48.9 mi
00h 48m
To Colorado Springs
49 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Todd Creek and Colorado Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Emporia Street

    1154 ft · 53 sec · Emporia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 153rd Avenue

    2986 ft · 2 min · East 153rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Yosemite Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Yosemite Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ehler Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ehler Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Quebec Street

    1643 ft · 39 sec · Quebec Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward E470 Toll South: Denver International Airport

    1781 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    40.9 mi · 41 min · E-470

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street

    1250 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown

    151 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Bijou Street

    846 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Kiowa Street

    972 ft · 35 sec · West Kiowa Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Kiowa Street

    1600 ft · 1 min · East Kiowa Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Weber Street

    150 m · 18 sec · North Weber Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue

    129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Todd Creek 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
46.4 mi · 47%
E-470
40.9 mi · 42%
Monument Valley Freeway
5.91 mi · 6%
Ehler Parkway
0.99 mi · 1%
Yosemite Street
0.7 mi · 1%
East 153rd Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

45.7 mi · 00h 47m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Pines
00h 48m from Todd Creek
Leave By
3:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Todd Creek and Sunny near Colorado Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Todd Creek to Colorado Springs?

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 48.9 miles from Todd Creek and 49 miles from Colorado Springs.

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

The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Todd Creek and 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 11.4 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
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Greenwood Village City Hall
Meeting point 8 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 11.3 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

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 Todd Creek and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 79.1 mi (127.3 km).

Todd Creek

#1 Todd Creek

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

Population3,768
Coordinates39.9780400, -104.8733100
Altitude1540
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: (-104.873273, 39.978061)
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $12.76
Round trip
$25.52
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.76 $25.52
Mid-grade $4.08 $14.09 $28.18
Premium $4.39 $15.15 $30.30
Diesel $4.74 $16.34 $32.69

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Todd Creek and Colorado Springs. The current time is 19:26:40.

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.