How far is Towaoc, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Towaoc, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 373.4 miles (601 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Towaoc and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Towaoc and Colorado Springs.
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Start on Oak Lane
590 ft · 28 sec · Oak Lane
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Turn left onto Rustling Willow Street
145 m · 14 sec · Rustling Willow Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mike Wash Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Mike Wash Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West Empire Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Empire Street
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Turn right onto North Dolores Road
1262 ft · 30 sec · North Dolores Road
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Turn left onto East Mancos Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · East Mancos Road
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Continue on US 160
26.7 mi · 32 min · US 160
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Take the exit right toward US 160 East, US 550 South
1140 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino del Rio
3.8 mi · 6 min · Camino del Rio
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Continue on Highway 160
52.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 160
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on Pagosa Street
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pagosa Street
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
12.6 mi · 15 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
1343 ft · 46 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
16.3 mi · 27 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Sixth Street
1647 ft · 42 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
828 ft · 31 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
64 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Walsen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 85/87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
124 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
149 m · 21 sec · East Cimarron Street
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Turn left onto South Weber Street
2591 ft · 2 min · South Weber Street
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Turn left 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 Towaoc and Colorado Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 North
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Towaoc 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 Towaoc to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 373.4 miles (601 km) and usually takes 06h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monte Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186 miles from Towaoc and 187.4 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.74 one way or $97.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Towaoc and Sunny near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Monte Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Towaoc and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 240.65 mi (387.29 km).
#1 Towaoc
Census-designated place in Montezuma County, Colorado
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 37.2044400, -108.7295400 |
| Altitude | 1802 |
| 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: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $48.74 | $97.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $53.83 | $107.65 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $57.87 | $115.75 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $62.43 | $124.87 |
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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