Drive Time
5h 51m
Distance
344 mi
554 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Photo: gabesdotphotos photographer
The drive from Rangely, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 344 miles and takes about 5h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North White Avenue, County Road 23A, County Road 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.13 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
172 miles from Rangely, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 51m drive with frequent turns across 344 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 51m 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 Rangely, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North White Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 23A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 46 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Victory Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Rangely, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
Start on West Main Street
Turn left onto North White Avenue
Continue on County Road 23A
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 46
Turn right onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Turn right onto County Road 1
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Street
Turn slight right onto East Victory Way
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn right onto South 6th Street
Continue on Tyler Avenue
Continue on Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit left toward I 70 East
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street
Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
Continue on West Kiowa Street
Continue on East Kiowa Street
Turn right onto North Weber Street
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172 miles or 2h 55m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado Springs, CO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rangely, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Rangely, CO
This is one driving day of about 344 miles and 5h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172 mi from Rangely, CO · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$52.13 one way
$104.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $55.31 | $110.62 |
| premium | $4.43 | $60.04 | $120.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.42 | $152.85 |
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: 120.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.12 | $16.51 |
| Efficient EV | 86 | 0 | $30.10 | $13.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.6 | 1 | $48.16 | $22.02 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Rangely on Saturday
Local time
3:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Colorado Springs on Saturday
Local time
3:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
26°F
Aspen, CO
172 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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