Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
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The drive from Cripple Creek, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Highway 67, US 24, CO 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on South State Highway 67. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.77 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
22.4 miles from Cripple Creek, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 44.7 miles, with most of the trip on South State Highway 67 and US 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.1 miles on South State Highway 67.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South State Highway 67 and US 24. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 2nd Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (South 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (East Carr Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Golden Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East Carr Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto East Golden Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CO 67 / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward 8th Street North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Highway 67 | 18.1 mi | 31m |
| US 24 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| CO 67 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| West Colorado Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Colorado Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Carr Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cripple Creek, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
Start on CO 67
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Turn right onto East Carr Avenue
Turn left onto North 4th Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Golden Avenue
Turn left onto CO 67
Continue on CO 67
Take the ramp onto CO 67
Continue on US 24
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South 8th Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Colorado Avenue
Continue on East Colorado Avenue
Turn left onto South Weber Street
Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 44.7 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.4 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado Springs, CO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cripple Creek, 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 Cripple Creek, CO
This is one driving day of about 44.7 miles and 1h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Cripple Creek, CO · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 44.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Cripple Creek, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.77 one way
$13.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $7.19 | $14.37 |
| premium | $4.43 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Cripple Creek on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Colorado Springs on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Fort Carson, CO
22 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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