Origin
Orchard City, CO
Morning in Orchard City on Monday
Local time
7:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orchard City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Drive Time
4h 56m
Distance
267.1 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 43m
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6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 22m
8 PM
4h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Orchard City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 267.1 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2100 Road, 1800 Road, 1825 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.48 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
133.6 miles from Orchard City, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 267.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2100 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. 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 4h 56m 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 Orchard City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2100 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1800 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1825 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| F Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1900 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| D Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North San Juan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
2100 Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchard City, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on Fruitgrowers Road
39 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fruitgrowers Road
2
Turn right onto 2100 Road
397 ft
·
24 sec
·
2100 Road
3
Turn left
5.2 mi
·
8 min
4
Turn right
1.3 mi
·
1 min
5
Turn left onto 1800 Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
1800 Road
6
Continue on 1825 Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
1825 Road
7
Turn left onto F Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
F Road
8
Turn right onto 1900 Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
1900 Road
9
Continue on D Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
D Road
10
Turn left
16 mi
·
20 min
11
Turn left onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North San Juan Avenue
12
Turn left onto East Main Street
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
East Main Street
13
Continue on US 50
117 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
US 50
14
Turn left
11 mi
·
17 min
15
Continue straight
9.7 mi
·
15 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 285 North
17
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
17 min
18
Turn right
76 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
19
Take the exit slight left toward 8th Street North
374 ft
·
11 sec
·
8th Street North
20
Turn straight onto South 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 8th Street
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Colorado Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colorado Avenue
22
Continue on East Colorado Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Colorado Avenue
23
Turn left onto South Weber Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Weber Street
24
Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
25
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 133.6 miles from Orchard City, CO, or about 2h 28m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.6 miles or 2h 28m 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 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 Orchard City, 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 Orchard City, CO
This is one driving day of about 267.1 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orchard City, 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 133.6 mi from Orchard City, CO · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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
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
$40.48 one way
$80.95 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $42.95 | $85.89 |
| premium | $4.43 | $46.62 | $93.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.34 | $118.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.1 | 0 | $28.05 | $12.82 |
| Efficient EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.37 | $10.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.8 | 1 | $37.39 | $17.09 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
7:24 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
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
4h 56m 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 Orchard City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 267.1 miles and takes about 4h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2100 Road, 1800 Road, 1825 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.6 miles from Orchard City, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.48 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 4h 56m 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 Orchard City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orchard City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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