Colorado Springs, CO Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Colorado Springs, CO is a local road trip base with 50 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 41-mile quick runs to 343-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Colorado Springs, CO spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

50

Longest Drive

344 mi

Rangely, CO

Quickest Drive

15m

Manitou Springs, CO

Plan Around Colorado Springs, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Colorado Springs, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Rangely, CO to Colorado Springs, CO 344 mi · 5h 51m Holyoke, CO to Colorado Springs, CO 243.7 mi · 4h 31m Del Norte, CO to Colorado Springs, CO 194.9 mi · 3h 57m Manassa, CO to Colorado Springs, CO 188.2 mi · 3h 51m

Continue From Colorado Springs, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Colorado Springs, CO to Rangely, CO 342.7 mi · 7h 14m Colorado Springs, CO to Cedaredge, CO 271.1 mi · 6h 23m Colorado Springs, CO to Crested Butte, CO 199.4 mi · 4h 48m Colorado Springs, CO to Del Norte, CO 194.6 mi · 3h 56m

Trips from Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO to Rangely, CO

342.7 mi 7h 14m

Colorado Springs, CO to Cedaredge, CO

271.1 mi 6h 23m

Colorado Springs, CO to Crested Butte, CO

199.4 mi 4h 48m

Colorado Springs, CO to Del Norte, CO

194.6 mi 3h 56m

Colorado Springs, CO to Avon, CO

172.2 mi 3h 19m

Colorado Springs, CO to Alamosa, CO

163.6 mi 3h 8m

Colorado Springs, CO to Aspen, CO

156.1 mi 4h 1m

Colorado Springs, CO to Loveland, CO

119.7 mi 2h 18m

Colorado Springs, CO to Byers, CO

100.3 mi 1h 47m

Colorado Springs, CO to Thornton, CO

79.7 mi 1h 33m

Colorado Springs, CO to Arvada, CO

79 mi 1h 32m

Colorado Springs, CO to Applewood, CO

78.3 mi 1h 34m

Colorado Springs, CO to Lakewood, CO

73.5 mi 1h 24m

Colorado Springs, CO to Commerce City, CO

71.6 mi 1h 29m

Colorado Springs, CO to Parker, CO

56.8 mi 1h 2m

Colorado Springs, CO to Cripple Creek, CO

44.7 mi 1h 14m

Colorado Springs, CO to Castle Rock, CO

41.4 mi 42m

Driving from Colorado Springs, CO

The typical drive from Colorado Springs, CO covers about 132 miles and takes around 2h 47m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 343 miles (7h 14m), while the shortest is just 41 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Colorado Springs, CO are Rangely, CO (342.7 mi, 7h 14m), Cedaredge, CO (271.1 mi, 6h 23m), Crested Butte, CO (199.4 mi, 4h 48m), Del Norte, CO (194.6 mi, 3h 56m), and Avon, CO (172.2 mi, 3h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 132-mile drive from Colorado Springs, CO, expect to burn about 5.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 mapped routes leaving Colorado Springs, CO and 33 routes heading into Colorado Springs, CO, covering 50 total connections. Distances range from 41 to 343 miles.

The longest mapped route from Colorado Springs, CO covers 343 miles and takes approximately 7h 14m. Shorter options start at just 41 miles.

The average route from Colorado Springs, CO runs about 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Colorado Springs, CO include Rangely, CO, Cedaredge, CO, Crested Butte, CO and Del Norte, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.