If you are looking to get from Colorado Springs to Byers, you are in for a 100.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a manageable distance that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate through the heart of the Mountain West, primarily utilizing North Cascade Avenue, West Bijou Street, and I-25. Budgeting approximately $15 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this direct trip. Since you won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, this drive is a straightforward transit option for those moving between these two Colorado locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Colorado Springs, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Highway
45.9 mi
47m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25.9 mi
25m
E-470
19.2 mi
19m
Monument Valley Freeway
5.7 mi
6m
US 36
0.4 mi
<1m
West Bijou Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
CO 36
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 45.9 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs, CO and Byers, CO.
1
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
46 mi·47 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 194Toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, LimonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 194Toward E-470 North: LimonUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto E470
19 mi·19 min·E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·46 sec
Exit 20AToward I 70 East: LimonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
345 ft·10 sec
Toward Colfax Avenue
12
Continue on North Gun Club Road
384 ft·7 sec·North Gun Club Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 70 East: Limon
14
Merge onto I 70
26 mi·25 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto US 36
0.4 mi·39 sec·US 36
Exit 316Toward US 36 East: ByersUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto CO 36
0.2 mi·47 sec·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto CO 36
0.2 mi·29 sec·CO 36
18
Arrive at destination
CO 36
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local roads that make up the bulk of your 1 hour and 47-minute travel time. Since there are no planned stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave; setting aside $15 for gas is a solid benchmark for this 100.3-mile distance. A key tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your navigation through the various turns on North Cascade Avenue and West Bijou Street, as the local road layout is the primary challenge of the route. Stay alert to changing speed limits as you move out of the city and into the quieter stretches toward Byers.
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 50.2 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.9 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 54m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Byers, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colorado Springs, CO
This is one driving day of about 100.3 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Colorado Springs, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Highway for about 45.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 99.5 — 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.
8
52.6 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 194
Toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Jun...
8
52.8 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward E-470 North: Limon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 194
Toward E-470 North: Limon
7
72.6 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20A
Toward I 70 East: Limon
7
99.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|US 36
Take the exit onto US 36 toward US 36 East: Byers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 316
Toward US 36 East: Byers
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.11 one way
$30.22 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$16.00
$32.00
premium
$4.39
$17.35
$34.70
diesel
$5.61
$22.14
$44.29
Estimated Tolls: $2.31
E-470
(19.2 mi)$2.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.1
0
$10.53
$4.81
Efficient EV
25.1
0
$8.78
$4.01
EV Truck/SUV
40.1
0
$14.04
$6.42
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Colorado Springs, CO
Late night
in Colorado Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Byers, CO
Late night
in Byers on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°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
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will utilize segments of I-25, the route maintains a 0% highway share, emphasizing local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The journey shifts from the city streets of Colorado Springs into the rural landscapes of the Mountain West. Because this path lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged. Navigating these local turns requires a steady pace as you transition from the urban environment toward the open terrain of Byers.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.9 mi on Ronald Reagan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Bijou Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Colorado Springs, CO and Byers, CO, road signs point toward E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon and E-470 North: Limon.
E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction
52.6 mi in|~56m
Limon
52.6 mi in|~56m
E-470 North: Limon
52.8 mi in|~57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 100.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.9 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.31 in tolls one way, starting with E-470. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Byers, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Bijou Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Byers, CO before heading back.
