Origin
Mancos, CO
Morning in Mancos on Monday
Local time
7:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mancos, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
341.4 mi
549 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
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6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 1m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Mancos, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 341.4 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 160 East, Camino del Rio, Highway 160 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
170.7 miles from Mancos, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 54m drive with frequent turns across 341.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 160 East 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mancos, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 160 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Camino del Rio | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 160 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Juan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pagosa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 160 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mancos, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right
27 mi
·
33 min
3
Take the exit right toward US 160 East, US 550 South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 160 East, US 550 South
4
Merge slight left onto Camino del Rio
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Camino del Rio
5
Continue on Highway 160
53 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Highway 160
6
Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
San Juan Street
7
Continue on Pagosa Street
58 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pagosa Street
8
Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
9
Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
13 mi
·
14 min
·
West U.S. Highway 160
10
Continue on 1st Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue
11
Continue on Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Park Avenue
12
Continue on Grand Avenue
16 mi
·
27 min
·
Grand Avenue
13
Continue on Sixth Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sixth Street
14
Turn left onto West Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Avenue
15
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fourth Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue
522 ft
·
18 sec
·
Denver Avenue
17
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
18
Continue on Santa Fe Avenue
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Santa Fe Avenue
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Main Street
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
21
Continue on Walsen Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walsen Avenue
22
Continue on US Highway 85/87
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 85/87
23
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
87 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
I 25 North: Pueblo
24
Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
25
Keep slight right to continue on Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
26
Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Nevada Avenue
27
Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
489 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Cimarron Street
28
Turn left onto South Weber Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Weber Street
29
Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
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 170.7 miles from Mancos, CO, or about 2h 57m 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.7 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 52m
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 Mancos, 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 Mancos, CO
This is one driving day of about 341.4 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mancos, 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 170.7 mi from Mancos, CO · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 170.7 miles from Mancos, 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
$51.73 one way
$103.47 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $54.89 | $109.79 |
| premium | $4.43 | $59.58 | $119.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.85 | $151.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.85 | $16.39 |
| Efficient EV | 85.4 | 0 | $29.87 | $13.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.6 | 1 | $47.80 | $21.85 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
7:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
30°F
Durango, CO
171 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
5h 54m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mancos, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 341.4 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 160 East, Camino del Rio, Highway 160. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.7 miles from Mancos, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.73 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mancos, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mancos, CO to Colorado Springs, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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