How far is Westcliffe, CO from Cold Spring, CO?
The driving distance from Westcliffe, CO to Cold Spring, CO is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Custer County, Colorado, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westcliffe and Cold Spring.
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Start on Rosita Avenue
73 m · 16 sec · Rosita Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
129 m · 23 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
12.7 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 328
1746 ft · 1 min · County Road 328
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn sharp left
3259 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
2298 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westcliffe and Cold Spring.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
12.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Westcliffe and Sunny near Cold Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westcliffe to Cold Spring?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silver Cliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Westcliffe and 8 miles from Cold Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westcliffe and Sunny near Cold Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Cliff
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 Silver Cliff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westcliffe and Cold Spring. Straight-line distance: 12.18 mi (19.6 km).
#1 Westcliffe
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 692 |
| Coordinates | 38.1347200, -105.4658400 |
| Altitude | 2398 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cold Spring
Located in the high-altitude Wet Mountain Valley at 8780 feet, this Custer County settlement sits between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Wet Mountains in south-central Colorado.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1494500, -105.2425000 |
| Altitude | 2676 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cold Spring (-105.2425, 38.14945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
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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