Origin
Colorado Springs, CO
Evening in Colorado Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colorado Springs, CO to Applewood, CO
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
78.3 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Applewood, CO
Piotr Arnoldes
Trip Overview
The drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Applewood, CO covers 78.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cascade Avenue, West Bijou Street, I 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.87 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
39.1 miles from Colorado Springs, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 78.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cascade Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Applewood, CO is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Applewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cascade Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Bijou Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monument Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Cascade Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs, CO and Applewood, CO.
1
Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Cascade Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Bijou Street
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 25
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 25
5
Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
6
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6 West: 6th Avenue
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
9
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 6
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 6
11
Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West 6th Avenue Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Simms Street, Union Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Simms Street, Union Boulevard
13
Keep slight right to continue on Simms Street, 8th Avenue West
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
Simms Street, 8th Avenue West
14
Turn straight onto Simms Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Simms Street
15
Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 20th Avenue
16
Continue on West 20th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 20th Avenue
17
Turn right onto Eldridge Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldridge Street
18
Turn left onto Berry Road
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Berry Road
19
Continue on Garden Road
374 ft
·
16 sec
·
Garden Road
20
Arrive at your destination
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 39.1 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, or about 47m into the drive.
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 78.3 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Applewood, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Colorado Springs, 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 Springs, CO
This is one driving day of about 78.3 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Colorado Springs, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.1 mi from Colorado Springs, CO · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Applewood, CO
The final approach into Applewood, 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 Applewood, 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
$11.87 one way
$23.73 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| premium | $4.43 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.40 | $34.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.96 | $5.01 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Applewood, CO
Evening in Applewood on Sunday
Local time
5:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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 Springs, CO to Applewood, CO covers 78.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cascade Avenue, West Bijou Street, I 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.1 miles from Colorado Springs, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.87 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.
The drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Applewood, CO is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Applewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colorado Springs, CO to Applewood, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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