Traveling from Colorado Springs to Avon covers 172.2 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 19 minutes of driving time. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You can expect to spend approximately $26 on fuel for the journey. The route begins in the Mountain West region of Colorado Springs and concludes in the heart of the Mountain West in Avon. Navigating this path involves starting on local roads like North Cascade Avenue and West Bijou Street before transitioning onto I-25. It is a straightforward trip that balances urban departure with a move toward the high country.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.1 miles from Colorado Springs, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
93.8 mi
1h 50m
Ronald Reagan Highway
60.9 mi
1h 5m
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.6 mi
9m
Monument Valley Freeway
5.7 mi
6m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
0.9 mi
1m
Avon Road
0.6 mi
1m
West Bijou Street
0.2 mi
<1m
East Pikes Peak Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs, CO and Avon, CO.
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Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
0.2 mi·47 sec·East Pikes Peak Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue
0.2 mi·42 sec·North Cascade Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Bijou Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 25
5
Merge onto I 25
5.7 mi·6 min·Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 25
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 209A-BToward US 6 West: 6th AvenueUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 209BToward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, LakewoodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi·1 min·Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi·10 sec·US 6
Toward US 6
11
Merge onto US 6
7.6 mi·9 min·West 6th Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·55 sec
Toward I 70 West: Grand JunctionUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
94 mi·1 hr 50 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Avon
15
Keep slight left at fork
243 ft·6 sec
Toward Avon
16
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
0.1 mi·14 sec·Avon Road
17
Continue on Avon Road
512 ft·10 sec·Avon Road
18
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
153 ft·3 sec·Avon Road
19
Continue on Avon Road
278 ft·5 sec·Avon Road
20
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
106 ft·2 sec·Avon Road
21
Continue on Avon Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Avon Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
295 ft·4 sec·Avon Road
23
Continue on Avon Road
74 ft·1 sec·Avon Road
24
Arrive at destination
Avon Road
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is roughly 3 hours and 19 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop, it is easy to pace yourself without feeling rushed to reach Avon. Make sure to double-check your vehicle's fuel levels before heading out, as the $26 estimate assumes efficient driving conditions. If you are not accustomed to turn-heavy local driving, give yourself extra time to navigate the initial sections on North Cascade Avenue and West Bijou Street. Keeping a steady pace through these technical stretches will make for a much more comfortable arrival 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.1 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 miles.
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 38 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.1 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs, CO
This is one driving day of about 172.2 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Colorado Springs, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 93.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 171.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|West Bijou Street
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
67.6 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209A-B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
9
67.8 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
6
76.8 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
6
171.5 mi into trip|~3h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Avon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Avon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.95 one way
$51.89 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$27.47
$54.94
premium
$4.39
$29.79
$59.58
diesel
$5.61
$38.02
$76.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.7
0
$18.08
$8.27
Efficient EV
43.1
0
$15.07
$6.89
EV Truck/SUV
68.9
0
$24.11
$11.02
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Colorado Springs, CO
Late night
in Colorado Springs on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Avon, CO
Late night
in Avon on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
28°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
3h 19m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossil...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition off city streets. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires you to navigate through various local segments before reaching the primary highway connections. With 0% of the trip classified as traditional highway share, the personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature rather than high-speed cruising. You will find that the road conditions change significantly as you progress from the Springs toward the mountains. Stay alert, as the winding local roads provide a different experience than a typical wide-open freeway.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Ronald Reagan Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Bijou Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 172.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Bijou Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Avon, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Lakewood along the way.
Colorado Springs is a city of about 490,000 in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of El Paso County, the city lies 63 miles (101 km) south of Denver at the foot of Pikes Peak in South Central Colorado.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 172.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Avon, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Bijou Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Avon, CO, but most travelers stay overnight.
