Origin
Fort Carson, CO
Afternoon in Fort Carson on Sunday
Local time
3:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Carson, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Carson, CO
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Fort Carson to Colorado Springs is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 7.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 15 minutes, making it a simple commute rather than a multi-day journey. With a fuel budget of only $1, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because both locations are situated within the Mountain West region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. This trip is best suited for a single-day schedule, allowing you maximum flexibility for your arrival. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between two major points in Colorado.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CO 115 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Chiles Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Weber Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| O'Connell Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Prussman Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Cimarron Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pikes Peak Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CO 115
— 5.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Carson, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on Prussman Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Prussman Avenue
2
Turn right onto Chiles Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Chiles Avenue
3
Turn left onto O'Connell Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
O'Connell Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
5
Merge onto CO 115
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
CO 115
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
489 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Cimarron Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto South Weber Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Weber Street
8
Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chiles Avenue
Turn right onto Chiles Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CO 115
Merge onto CO 115
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Cimarron Street
Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South Weber Street
Turn left onto South Weber Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.35 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Colorado Springs, CO
Afternoon in Colorado Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on CO 115, which accounts for about 66% of your journey. You will spend the most significant portion of your time—roughly 5.2 miles—on this primary stretch before transitioning into the city. While the route begins with a faster highway pace, it eventually shifts into local navigation via Chiles Avenue and South Weber Street. You can expect a consistent flow as you move from the installation into the heart of Colorado Springs. The transition from open road to municipal streets is efficient, keeping the driving experience predictable and focused.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on CO 115.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CO 115 and Chiles Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chiles Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chiles Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (CO 115): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (East Cimarron Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Carson, CO
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on CO 115. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Chiles Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (CO 115): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (East Cimarron Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colorado Springs, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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