Origin
Manassa, CO
Evening in Manassa on Sunday
Local time
5:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manassa, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
188.2 mi
303 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
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6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Manassa, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 188.2 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25 Business, Santa Fe Avenue, US 285 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.9 miles on I 25 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.52 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
94.1 miles from Manassa, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Manassa, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 188.2 miles and takes about 3h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 86.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near US 285; CO 17.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 188.2 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 2.8 miles (US 285; CO 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.7 miles (I 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 186.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 285; CO 17
Turn right onto US 285; CO 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
96.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
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I 25 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto I 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
186.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m in
Take the exit toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
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 140
Toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Stree...
8
186.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
6
187.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
|
East Cimarron Street
Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 Business | 86.9 mi | 1h 30m |
| Santa Fe Avenue | 71.4 mi | 1h 27m |
| US 285 | 21.5 mi | 35m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 85/87 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Nevada Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Walsen Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fourth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25 Business
— 86.9 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassa, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on North 5th Street
130 ft
·
7 sec
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North 5th Street
2
Turn right onto CO 142
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 285; CO 17
21 mi
·
35 min
·
US 285; CO 17
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fourth Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 160; CO 17
521 ft
·
17 sec
·
Denver Avenue
6
Continue on US 160; CO 17
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
7
Continue on US 160
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Santa Fe Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto I 25 Business
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on I 25 Business
210 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on I 25 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walsen Avenue
11
Continue on I 25 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 85/87
12
Take the ramp onto I 25 Business
87 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
I 25 Business
Toward I 25 North: Pueblo
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 140
Toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
406 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Nevada Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
489 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Cimarron Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto South Weber Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Weber Street
18
Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.1 miles from Manassa, CO, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.9 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.1 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
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 Manassa, 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 Manassa, CO
This is one driving day of about 188.2 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manassa, 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 I 25 Business for about 86.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.1 mi from Manassa, CO · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 94.1 miles from Manassa, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 25 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.9 miles.
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
$28.52 one way
$57.04 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
| premium | $4.43 | $32.85 | $65.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.81 | $83.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.76 | $9.03 |
| Efficient EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.47 | $7.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.35 | $12.04 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
5:11 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 51m 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 Manassa, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 188.2 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25 Business, Santa Fe Avenue, US 285. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.1 miles from Manassa, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 188.2 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 2.8 miles (US 285; CO 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.7 miles (I 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 186.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Manassa, CO to Colorado Springs, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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