Manitou Springs, CO Road Trips
Manitou Springs, CO serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 35 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Manitou Springs, CO spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
70.9 mi
Aurora, CO
Quickest Drive
15m
Colorado Springs, CO
Plan Around Manitou Springs, CO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Manitou Springs, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Manitou Springs, CO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Manitou Springs, CO
Driving from Manitou Springs, CO
Expect an average of 35 miles and about 1h 9m behind the wheel when leaving Manitou Springs, CO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 54 miles (2h 17m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Manitou Springs, CO most often head toward Midway, CO (54.4 mi, 2h 17m), Castle Rock, CO (43.3 mi, 55m), and Colorado Springs, CO (6.7 mi, 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 35-mile drive from Manitou Springs, CO, expect to burn about 1.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Manitou Springs, CO and 3 routes heading into Manitou Springs, CO, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 54 miles.
The longest mapped route from Manitou Springs, CO covers 54 miles and takes approximately 2h 17m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Manitou Springs, CO runs about 35 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Manitou Springs, CO include Midway, CO, Castle Rock, CO and Colorado Springs, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Manitou Springs, CO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,796
Median Income
$76,550
Median Home Value
$545,800
Median Age
44.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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