Erie, CO Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Erie, CO is a convenient base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 67 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Erie, CO spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
265.7 mi
Grand Junction, CO
Quickest Drive
19m
Longmont, CO
Plan Around Erie, CO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Erie, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Erie, CO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Erie, CO
Erie, CO to Grand Junction, CO
Erie, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Erie, CO to Fort Collins, CO
Erie, CO to Centennial, CO
Erie, CO to Coal Creek, CO
Erie, CO to Denver, CO
Erie, CO to Thornton, CO
Erie, CO to Longmont, CO
Driving from Erie, CO
The typical drive from Erie, CO covers about 67 miles and takes around 1h 25m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 266 miles (5h 5m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Erie, CO include Grand Junction, CO (265.7 mi, 5h 5m), Colorado Springs, CO (95.3 mi, 1h 53m), Fort Collins, CO (45.2 mi, 56m), Centennial, CO (40.8 mi, 55m), and Coal Creek, CO (35.9 mi, 1h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 67-mile drive from Erie, CO, expect to burn about 2.6 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. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Erie, CO and 1 routes heading into Erie, CO, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 266 miles.
The longest mapped route from Erie, CO covers 266 miles and takes approximately 5h 5m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Erie, CO runs about 67 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Erie, CO include Grand Junction, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, Fort Collins, CO and Centennial, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Erie, CO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
31,927
Median Income
$163,644
Median Home Value
$685,900
Median Age
37.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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