Trip from Colorado Springs, CO to Firestone, CO

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Ronald Reagan Highway, North Valley Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 48.9 miles from Colorado Springs, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Colorado Springs, CO to Firestone, CO?

The route from Colorado Springs, CO to Firestone, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

97.8 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 46m ★

6 AM

1h 54m

8 AM

2h 11m

10 AM

2h 0m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 1m

5 PM

2h 10m

8 PM

1h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Firestone, CO covers 97.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ronald Reagan Highway, North Valley Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.74 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

48.9 miles from Colorado Springs, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 97.8 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.

Ronald Reagan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Cascade Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 97.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Cascade Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Bijou Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.8 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Cascade Avenue

Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Bijou Street

Turn left onto West Bijou Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | I 25 / North Valley Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

81.2 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | I 25 / North Valley Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

93.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Niwot

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 235 Toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, N...

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ronald Reagan Highway	70.1 mi	1h 18m
North Valley Highway	9.6 mi	11m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	7.1 mi	7m
Monument Valley Freeway	5.7 mi	6m
CO 52	1.9 mi	3m
Colorado Boulevard	1.5 mi	2m
West Bijou Street	0.2 mi	<1m
East Pikes Peak Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Highway — 70.1 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs, CO and Firestone, CO.

Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue

0.2 mi · 47 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · North Cascade Avenue

Turn left onto West Bijou Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Bijou Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 25

Merge onto I 25

5.7 mi · 6 min · Monument Valley Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

70 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25

4.3 mi · 5 min · North Valley Highway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25

5.3 mi · 5 min · North Valley Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on I 25

7.1 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 235 Toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Niwot Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CO 52

1.9 mi · 3 min · CO 52

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Colorado Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard

196 ft · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard

Continue on Colorado Boulevard

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Colorado Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard

111 ft · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard

Continue on Colorado Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Colorado Boulevard

Turn right onto McClure Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · McClure Avenue

Turn left onto 1st Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · 1st Street

Turn right onto Granville Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Granville Avenue

Arrive at destination

Granville 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 48.9 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, or about 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.9 miles or 56m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Firestone, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Colorado Springs, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 97.8 miles and 1h 54m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Highway for about 70.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.9 mi from Colorado Springs, CO · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenwood Village, CO

49 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

Thornton, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood Village, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ronald Reagan Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 miles.

Arriving in Firestone, CO

The final approach into Firestone, 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 Firestone, 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

$14.74 one way

$29.47 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.05	$15.60	$31.20
premium	$4.39	$16.92	$33.84
diesel	$5.61	$21.59	$43.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.3	$10.27	$4.69
Efficient EV	24.5	$8.56	$3.91
EV Truck/SUV	39.1	$13.69	$6.26

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Colorado Springs, CO

Morning in Colorado Springs on Wednesday

Local time

6:17 AM

MDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 20 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:08PM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:08PM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Destination

Firestone, CO

Morning in Firestone on Wednesday

Local time

6:17 AM

MDT

Current temp

79°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

6 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 54m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Firestone, CO covers 97.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ronald Reagan Highway, North Valley Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.9 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 $14.74 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.