Origin
Littleton, CO
Evening in Littleton on Sunday
Local time
5:30 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Littleton, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Littleton, CO
Eric Matthew
Trip Overview
Connecting Littleton to Colorado Springs is a straightforward 64.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Because this trip is so quick, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-25, CO-470, and the Monument Valley Freeway, making it a very efficient connection within the Mountain West region. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this direct transit. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, the route is designed for speed and reliability, allowing you to reach your destination without the hassle of a long-haul trek.
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
32.4 miles from Littleton, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused highway experience, as 89% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-25, which features a 45.7-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The transition between the Littleton area and Colorado Springs is dominated by interstate travel, prioritizing utility over scenic backroads. While you will encounter a mix of highway environments, the road maintains a consistent, fast-paced character throughout the 1-hour and 15-minute duration. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Monument Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Alamo Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 64.8 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 0.1 miles (West Alamo Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Alamo Avenue
Turn left onto West Alamo Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward CO 470 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CO 470 East
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
7
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Bijou Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142
Toward Bijou Street
8
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 25: Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 45.7 mi | 47m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| CO 470 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| South Broadway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West Littleton Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Kiowa Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Alamo Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Kiowa Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 45.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Littleton, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on this road
35 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
157 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto South Nevada Street
190 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Nevada Street
4
Turn left onto West Alamo Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Alamo Avenue
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on West Littleton Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Littleton Boulevard
Use the none lane.
6
Turn slight right
197 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn straight onto South Broadway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Broadway
Use the none lane.
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward CO 470 East
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto CO 470
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
CO 470
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 26
Toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Denver, Colorado Springs
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 25
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 25
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 25
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 142
Toward Bijou Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
495 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 25: Downtown
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Bijou Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
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
490 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Weber Street
20
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 64.8-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though I-25 traffic can fluctuate throughout the day. You do not need to worry about planning formal stops, as the entire trip is designed to be completed in one efficient push. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $10 estimate is a baseline that can change depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route is so short, you can easily adapt your schedule to avoid peak congestion periods. One tip for this specific drive is to monitor local traffic reports for the I-25 corridor, as highway conditions can change quickly on this high-traffic artery.
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 32.4 miles from Littleton, CO, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.7 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 64.8 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Littleton, 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 Littleton, CO
This is one driving day of about 64.8 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Littleton, 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 I 25 for about 45.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Littleton, CO · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Littleton, 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
$9.82 one way
$19.64 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| premium | $4.43 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
5:30 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 15m 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 Littleton, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, Monument Valley Freeway, CO 470. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 miles from Littleton, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.82 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 64.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Alamo Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Littleton, CO to Colorado Springs, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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