Origin
Colorado City, CO
Late night in Colorado City on Wednesday
Local time
12:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colorado City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colorado City, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colorado City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Ronald Reagan Highway, South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.3 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.47 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
34.7 miles from Colorado City, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 69.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bent Brothers Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Bent Brothers Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bent Brothers Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Bent Brothers Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
67.6 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
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 140
Toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Stree...
8
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
5
68 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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South Nevada Avenue
Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
68.8 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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East Cimarron Street
Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 31.3 mi | 31m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 23 mi | 23m |
| South Freeway | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| CO 165 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Nevada Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Weber Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Cimarron Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pikes Peak Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 31.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on this road
166 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Bent Brothers Boulevard
169 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bent Brothers Boulevard
3
Turn left onto CO 165
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
CO 165
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 25 North: Pueblo
5
Merge onto I 25
18 mi
·
18 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 25
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 25
13 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 25
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 140
Toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
406 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Nevada Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
489 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Cimarron Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto South Weber Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Weber Street
14
Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
15
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 34.7 miles from Colorado City, CO, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.3 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 69.5 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 39m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado Springs, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Colorado City, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colorado City, CO
This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Colorado City, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 31.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Colorado City, CO · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Colorado City, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Colorado Springs, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.47 one way
$20.94 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.02 | $24.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.34 | $30.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Late night in Colorado Springs on Wednesday
Local time
12:23 AM
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
27 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 18m 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 Colorado City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Ronald Reagan Highway, South Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Colorado City, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.47 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 69.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Bent Brothers Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Colorado City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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