Origin
Timnath, CO
Evening in Timnath on Sunday
Local time
7:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Timnath, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
125.6 mi
202 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
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6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Spanning 125.6 miles, the journey from Timnath, CO, to Colorado Springs, CO, is a straightforward trek through the heart of the Mountain West. You can expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you should budget about $17 for fuel. Navigating through Timnath Parkway, Deer Park Avenue, and Main Street provides a consistent pace, though you won't encounter any major highway stretches. Because the entire trip is contained within the same region, you will experience a seamless transition between these two Colorado hubs.
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
62.8 miles from Timnath, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, this route avoids the fast-paced feel of typical transit corridors in favor of a more localized road experience. Your longest stretch of road is 0 miles on Main Street, emphasizing that you will be navigating frequent turns and transitions throughout the journey. The lack of high-speed highway segments means the character of the road remains technical and grounded in local infrastructure from start to finish. Keep your focus sharp, as the nature of these local roads requires consistent maneuvering rather than long-distance cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Timnath, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Timnath, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deer Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Timnath Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Harmony Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monument Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timnath, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
3rd Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue
302 ft
·
18 sec
·
Deer Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto Timnath Parkway
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Timnath Parkway
5
Turn right onto East Harmony Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Harmony Road
6
Turn left onto I 25 South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 25 South
7
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37 mi
·
37 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on North Valley Highway
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Valley Highway
9
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Valley Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
70 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
North Valley Highway
11
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bijou Street
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 25: Downtown
495 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 25: Downtown
14
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Bijou Street
15
Continue on West Kiowa Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Kiowa Street
16
Continue on East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kiowa Street
17
Turn right onto North Weber Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Weber Street
18
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a non-stop 125.6-mile trek, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time without worrying about finding mid-route rest areas. You should prepare for the technical nature of the drive by ensuring you are comfortable with constant turns rather than high-speed highway driving. Given the $17 fuel estimate, filling up your tank before you leave Timnath is a smart way to avoid unnecessary stops. Because there are no designated stops scheduled, make sure you take care of any personal needs before heading out. A key tip for this specific route is to stay alert for turn-heavy transitions, as navigating the local roads requires more concentration than a standard interstate commute.
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 62.8 miles from Timnath, CO, or about 1h 3m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m
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 Timnath, 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 Timnath, CO
This is one driving day of about 125.6 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Timnath, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Timnath, CO · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 62.8 miles from Timnath, 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
$19.03 one way
$38.07 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $20.19 | $40.39 |
| premium | $4.43 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
7:36 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
5 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
2h 7m 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 Timnath, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Deer Park Avenue, Timnath Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.8 miles from Timnath, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.03 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.
The drive from Timnath, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Timnath, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Timnath, CO to Colorado Springs, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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