Origin
Edwards, CO
Morning in Edwards on Monday
Local time
7:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edwards, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
176.9 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
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.
Edwards, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edwards, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 176.9 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 Edwards Access Road, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Gerald R for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.81 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
88.5 miles from Edwards, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 176.9 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.
Edwards Access Road 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 Edwards, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Edwards, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards Access Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gerald R | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 6th Avenue Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Edwards Access Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwards, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on the route
210 ft
·
17 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Edwards Access Road
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
322 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4
Exit the rotary onto Edwards Access Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edwards Access Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
98 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
10
Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
West 6th Avenue Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 25 South: Colorado Springs
13
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
North Valley Highway
14
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bijou Street
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown
495 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 25: Downtown
17
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Bijou Street
18
Continue on West Kiowa Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Kiowa Street
19
Continue on East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kiowa Street
20
Turn right onto North Weber Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Weber Street
21
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
22
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.5 miles from Edwards, CO, or about 1h 29m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 29m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado Springs, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edwards, 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 Edwards, CO
This is one driving day of about 176.9 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edwards, 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 88.5 mi from Edwards, CO · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 88.5 miles from Edwards, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colorado Springs, CO
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.81 one way
$53.61 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $28.44 | $56.89 |
| premium | $4.43 | $30.87 | $61.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.57 | $8.49 |
| Efficient EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.77 | $11.32 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Colorado Springs, CO
Morning in Colorado Springs on Monday
Local time
7:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
8 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 Edwards, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 176.9 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 Edwards Access Road, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Gerald R. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.5 miles from Edwards, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.81 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.
The drive from Edwards, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Edwards, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edwards, CO to Colorado Springs, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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