Origin
Firestone, CO
Evening in Firestone on Sunday
Local time
7:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Firestone, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
107.4 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
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6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Firestone to Colorado Springs, you are looking at a 107.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes. Since this trip is well within the range of a single day, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance. The route keeps you entirely on local roads, avoiding highways, which results in a very different experience than your standard interstate commute. Both the starting point and the destination are situated within the Mountain West, ensuring a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. This trip is straightforward and manageable, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer local navigation over high-speed driving.
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
53.7 miles from Firestone, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through 1st Street, McClure Avenue, and Colorado Boulevard. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be cruising at interstate speeds; instead, you will be managing a series of turns and junctions that define the route’s personality. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on 1st Street, highlighting the technical, stop-and-go nature of this journey. Because you are avoiding major highways entirely, the character of the road remains consistently local from start to finish. You should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes navigation through community roads rather than long, uninterrupted highway miles.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Street 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 Firestone, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Firestone, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McClure Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colorado Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tipple Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Firestone, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on Granville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Granville Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto McClure Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
McClure Avenue
4
Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Colorado Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Tipple Parkway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tipple Parkway
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto East I-25 Frontage Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East I-25 Frontage Road
7
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
8
Turn left onto I 25 South: Denver
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 25 South: Denver
9
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on North Valley Highway
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Valley Highway
11
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Valley Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
70 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
North Valley Highway
13
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bijou Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown
495 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 25: Downtown
16
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Bijou Street
17
Continue on West Kiowa Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Kiowa Street
18
Continue on East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kiowa Street
19
Turn right onto North Weber Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Weber Street
20
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. You will not have any scheduled stops along this 107.4-mile path, so ensure your vehicle is fueled and ready to go before you leave Firestone. With a total estimated fuel cost of $15, it is a budget-friendly excursion that doesn't require complex logistics. Keep in mind that because the entire route is composed of local roads, travel times can fluctuate more than they would on a highway. Your best bet is to stay alert for the frequent turns required on 1st Street and McClure Avenue to keep your arrival time in Colorado Springs on track.
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 53.7 miles from Firestone, CO, or about 54m 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 53.7 miles or 54m 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 28m
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 Firestone, 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 Firestone, CO
This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Firestone, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Firestone, CO · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 53.7 miles from Firestone, 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
$16.27 one way
$32.55 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| premium | $4.43 | $18.74 | $37.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.40 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.87 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Evening in Colorado Springs on Sunday
Local time
7:35 PM
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
23 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 48m 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 Firestone, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 107.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Street, McClure Avenue, Colorado Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.7 miles from Firestone, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.27 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.
The drive from Firestone, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Firestone, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Firestone, CO to Colorado Springs, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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