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Colorado Springs, CO
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Trip from Colorado Springs, CO to Las Animas, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
124.8 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Las Animas, CO
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Las Animas, CO covers 124.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Cranston Avenue, Ronald Reagan Highway, CO 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.9 miles on East Cranston Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.80 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.4 miles from Colorado Springs, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 124.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 124.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Cranston Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 27.9 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.9 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.4 miles (Paul Harvey Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 50 West, CO 47 East: Cañon City
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 101
Toward US 50 West, CO 47 East: Cañon City
6
46.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Paul Harvey Boulevard
Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
46.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
77 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
US 50 / East Cranston Avenue
Turn left onto US 50 / East Cranston Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Cranston Avenue | 27.9 mi | 46m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 22.9 mi | 23m |
| CO 96 | 20.7 mi | 27m |
| West 1st Street | 19.8 mi | 33m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 12m |
| US 50 | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| César Chávez Memorial Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| William White Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
East Cranston Avenue
— 27.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs, CO and Las Animas, CO.
1
Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
66 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Nevada Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Continue on I 25; US 24
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 25
13 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 25
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 101
Toward US 50 West, CO 47 East: Cañon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CO 47
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
César Chávez Memorial Highway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
10
Take the exit
231 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Pete Jimenez Parkway
515 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pete Jimenez Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on William White Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
William White Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Harvey Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto US 50; CO 96
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50; CO 96
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 50; CO 96
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 50; CO 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto CO 96
21 mi
·
27 min
·
CO 96
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto CO 167; CR 3
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
CO 167; CR 3
19
Turn left onto US 50
28 mi
·
46 min
·
East Cranston Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 50
20 mi
·
33 min
·
West 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Elm Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Elm Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Elm 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.9 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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Las Animas, 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 124.8 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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.
The longest stretch is on East Cranston Avenue for about 27.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from Colorado Springs, CO · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Las Animas, CO
The final approach into Las Animas, 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 Las Animas, 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
$18.80 one way
$37.61 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| premium | $4.39 | $21.59 | $43.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.55 | $55.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.92 | $4.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Las Animas, CO
Morning in Las Animas on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°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
4 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
2h 58m 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 Las Animas, CO covers 124.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Cranston Avenue, Ronald Reagan Highway, CO 96. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.4 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 $18.80 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.9 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.4 miles (Paul Harvey Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Colorado Springs, CO to Las Animas, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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