Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granby, CO
Daniel Żabiński
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
Brett Buskirk
Granby, CO to Hot Sulphur Springs, CO is 10.4 miles and takes about 15m via Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Colorado. It's a quick hop between two nearby towns, making it ideal for a brief excursion or as part of a larger Colorado road trip. You'll be on mostly surface roads for this stretch, so expect a more relaxed pace than a highway cruise.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| East Agate Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Byers Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Granby, CO and Hot Sulphur Springs, CO.
Start on this road
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 40
Continue on US 40
Continue on US 40
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 40 / East Agate Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Granby on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Hot Sulphur Springs on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with no highway miles to speak of. Your longest continuous stretch on a single named road will be 9.1 miles along the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway. You'll be cruising through the local landscape rather than on high-speed thoroughfares. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 2nd Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Granby, CO to Hot Sulphur Springs, CO is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 40 / East Agate Avenue): Navigation decision point.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
78 ft
Total Descent
308 ft
Highest Point
7,974 ft
Elevation Range
249 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1904
Granby is a town in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. It is home to the ski resort, SolVista.
Founded 1860
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.4 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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