Origin
Colorado Springs, CO
Evening in Colorado Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colorado Springs, CO to Cedaredge, CO
Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
271.1 mi
436 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 11m
★
6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 29m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Cedaredge, CO covers 271.1 miles and takes about 6h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Nevada Avenue, East Colorado Avenue, West Colorado Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.6 miles from Colorado Springs, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 23m drive with frequent turns across 271.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Nevada 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Cedaredge, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Nevada Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Colorado Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Colorado Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Limit Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Cimarron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Midland Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North San Juan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Townsend Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Nevada Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs, CO and Cedaredge, CO.
1
Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
66 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Nevada Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Colorado Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Colorado Avenue
4
Continue on West Colorado Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colorado Avenue
5
Turn sharp left onto South Limit Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Limit Street
6
Turn right onto West Cimarron Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Cimarron Street
7
Continue on Midland Expressway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Midland Expressway
8
Keep slight right
45 mi
·
54 min
9
Continue straight
13 mi
·
14 min
10
At the end of the road, turn left
14 mi
·
18 min
11
At the end of the road, turn left
11 mi
·
17 min
12
Continue straight
9.9 mi
·
16 min
13
Turn sharp right
123 mi
·
2 hr 57 min
14
Turn right onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North San Juan Avenue
15
Turn right onto North Townsend Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Townsend Avenue
16
Continue straight
14 mi
·
16 min
17
Turn right onto D Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
D Road
18
Continue on 1900 Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
1900 Road
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto F Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
F Road
20
Turn right onto 1825 Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
1825 Road
21
Continue on 1800 Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
1800 Road
22
Turn right
1.3 mi
·
1 min
23
Turn left
11 mi
·
17 min
24
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Turn right onto Northwest 3rd Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 3rd Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.6 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, or about 3h 11m 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.6 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedaredge, 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 271.1 miles and 6h 23m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.6 mi from Colorado Springs, CO · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.6 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedaredge, CO
The final approach into Cedaredge, 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 Cedaredge, 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
$41.08 one way
$82.16 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $43.59 | $87.18 |
| premium | $4.43 | $47.31 | $94.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.23 | $120.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.3 | 1 | $28.47 | $13.01 |
| Efficient EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.72 | $10.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.4 | 1 | $37.95 | $17.35 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Cedaredge, CO
Evening in Cedaredge on Sunday
Local time
5:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°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
25 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
6h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Cedaredge, CO covers 271.1 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Nevada Avenue, East Colorado Avenue, West Colorado Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.6 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 $41.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Cedaredge, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colorado Springs, CO to Cedaredge, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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