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Colorado Springs, CO Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Colorado Springs, CO is a local road trip base with 86 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 125 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Colorado Springs, CO head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Colorado Springs, CO

Trip Routes

86

Longest Drive

342.7 mi

Rangely, CO

Quickest Drive

15m

Manitou Springs, CO

Plan Around Colorado Springs, CO

Trips from Colorado Springs, CO

Driving from Colorado Springs, CO

The typical drive from Colorado Springs, CO covers about 125 miles and takes around 2h 32m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 343 miles (7h 14m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Colorado Springs, CO are Rangely, CO (342.7 mi, 7h 14m), Loma, CO (325.4 mi, 6h 1m), Cedaredge, CO (271.1 mi, 6h 23m), Battlement Mesa, CO (267.1 mi, 5h 2m), and Yuma, CO (211.6 mi, 3h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 125-mile drive from Colorado Springs, CO, expect to burn about 4.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 34 mapped routes leaving Colorado Springs, CO and 52 routes heading into Colorado Springs, CO, covering 86 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 343 miles.

The longest mapped route from Colorado Springs, CO covers 343 miles and takes approximately 7h 14m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.

The average route from Colorado Springs, CO runs about 125 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Colorado Springs, CO include Rangely, CO, Loma, CO, Cedaredge, CO and Battlement Mesa, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Colorado Springs, CO by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

483,099

Median Income

$83,198

Median Home Value

$420,700

Median Age

35.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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