Origin
Byers, CO
Evening in Byers on Wednesday
Local time
7:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byers, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
101.1 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byers, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Byers, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 101.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, E-470 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.7 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Byers, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Byers, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 101.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles (North Gun Club Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 289
Toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
North Gun Club Road
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gun Club Road toward E-470 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward E-470 South
8
47.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
7
99.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward Bijou Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142
Toward Bijou Street
8
100.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 25: Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Byers, CO and Colorado Springs, CO, road signs point toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, E-470 South and E470 Toll South.
E-470: Colorado Springs
26.9 mi in
|
~28m
Fort Collins
26.9 mi in
|
~28m
E-470 South
27.2 mi in
|
~29m
|
via North Gun Club Road
E470 Toll South
27.4 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 45.7 mi | 47m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 26 mi | 26m |
| E-470 | 19.2 mi | 19m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Kiowa Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 36 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CO 36 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 45.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byers, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on CO 36
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
CO 36
2
Turn left onto CO 36
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 36
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 36
Toward I 70 West
4
Merge onto I 70
26 mi
·
26 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 289
Toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gun Club Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Gun Club Road
Toward E-470 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on this road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward E470 Toll South
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto E470
19 mi
·
19 min
·
E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 25
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 25
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 142
Toward Bijou Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
495 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 25: Downtown
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Bijou Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on West Kiowa Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Kiowa Street
17
Continue on East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kiowa Street
18
Turn right onto North Weber Street
490 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Weber Street
19
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.5 miles from Byers, CO, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado Springs, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Byers, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Byers, CO
This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Byers, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 45.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.5 mi from Byers, CO · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Byers, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colorado Springs, CO
The final approach into Colorado Springs, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.23 one way
$30.47 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
| premium | $4.39 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.30
E-470
(19.2 mi)
$2.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.62 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Colorado Springs, CO
Evening in Colorado Springs on Wednesday
Local time
7:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
35 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Byers, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 101.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, E-470. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from Byers, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles (North Gun Club Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Byers, CO and Colorado Springs, CO, road signs point toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, E-470 South and E470 Toll South.
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