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Trip from Timnath, CO to Colorado Springs, CO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

125.3 mi

202 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Timnath, CO, CO

Timnath, CO

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Trip Overview

Spanning 125.6 miles, the journey from Timnath, CO, to Colorado Springs, CO, is a straightforward trek through the heart of the Mountain West. You can expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you should budget about $17 for fuel. Navigating through Timnath Parkway, Deer Park Avenue, and Main Street provides a consistent pace, though you won't encounter any major highway stretches. Because the entire trip is contained within the same region, you will experience a seamless transition between these two Colorado hubs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

62.7 miles from Timnath, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Valley Highway 79.5 mi 1h 29m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 37.3 mi 37m
Monument Valley Freeway 5.9 mi 6m
East Harmony Road 0.6 mi 1m
East Kiowa Street 0.3 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi 1m
West Kiowa Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Bijou Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Valley Highway — 79.5 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Timnath, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.

1

Start on 3rd Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue
2

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

302 ft · 17 sec · Deer Park Avenue
4

Turn right onto Timnath Parkway

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Timnath Parkway
5

Turn right onto East Harmony Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Harmony Road
6

Turn left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 25 South
7

Merge onto I 25

37 mi · 37 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 25

0.6 mi · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25

8.8 mi · 10 min · North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25

70 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Continue on I 25

5.9 mi · 6 min · Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 142 Toward Bijou Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

495 ft · 14 sec
Toward I 25: Downtown Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Turn left onto West Bijou Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Bijou Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Continue on West Kiowa Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West Kiowa Street
16

Continue on East Kiowa Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Kiowa Street
17

Turn right onto North Weber Street

490 ft · 17 sec · North Weber Street
18

Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue

422 ft · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

East Pikes Peak Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a non-stop 125.6-mile trek, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time without worrying about finding mid-route rest areas. You should prepare for the technical nature of the drive by ensuring you are comfortable with constant turns rather than high-speed highway driving. Given the $17 fuel estimate, filling up your tank before you leave Timnath is a smart way to avoid unnecessary stops. Because there are no designated stops scheduled, make sure you take care of any personal needs before heading out. A key tip for this specific route is to stay alert for turn-heavy transitions, as navigating the local roads requires more concentration than a standard interstate commute.

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 62.7 miles from Timnath, CO, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 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 28 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 62.7 miles or 1h 8m 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado Springs, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Timnath, 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 Timnath, CO

This is one driving day of about 125.3 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Timnath, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Valley Highway for about 79.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Greenwood Village, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenwood Village, CO

63 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Firestone, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denver, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.7 miles from Timnath, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Valley Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Denver, Colorado

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h in / 1h 21m to go 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $60

Hours: 3 pm–2 am

+13038930044

Visit website

Nola Voodoo Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denver, Colorado

1.9 mi

Tikka & Grill, Nepali and Indian Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denver, Colorado

2.8 mi

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $60

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 3 pm–2 am

+13038930044

Visit website

Nola Voodoo Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17203899544

Visit website

Tikka & Grill, Nepali and Indian Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+17204767144

Visit website

Old Town Hot Pot

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+13036580870

Visit website

Larimer Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17208051973

Visit website

Skyline Beer Garden

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Denver, Colorado

+13035346161

Visit website

VR ARCADE USA

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17202899583

Visit website

Daniels & Fisher

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13038770742

Visit website

Big Blue Bear

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Epic Escape Game

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Denver, Colorado

+13033776060

Visit website

Civic Center Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17209131311

Visit website

Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18666369969

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 124.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
39.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 25 / North Valley Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
48.2 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 25 / North Valley Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
124.2 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward Bijou Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 142 Toward Bijou Street
8
124.4 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 25: Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 25: Downtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.88 one way

$37.76 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $19.99 $39.98
premium $4.39 $21.68 $43.35
diesel $5.61 $27.66 $55.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.6 0 $13.16 $6.01
Efficient EV 31.3 0 $10.96 $5.01
EV Truck/SUV 50.1 0 $17.54 $8.02

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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 19, 2026

Origin

Timnath, CO

Morning in Timnath on Tuesday

Local time

6:18 AM

MDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colorado Springs, CO

Morning in Colorado Springs on Tuesday

Local time

6:18 AM

MDT

Current temp

33°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

2 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

2h 20m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, this route avoids the fast-paced feel of typical transit corridors in favor of a more localized road experience. Your longest stretch of road is 0 miles on Main Street, emphasizing that you will be navigating frequent turns and transitions throughout the journey. The lack of high-speed highway segments means the character of the road remains technical and grounded in local infrastructure from start to finish. Keep your focus sharp, as the nature of these local roads requires consistent maneuvering rather than long-distance cruising.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.5 mi on North Valley Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 0.1 miles in near Main Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 125.3 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 39.4 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Colorado Springs, 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 2h 20m. Total distance: 125.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.5 miles on North Valley Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Colorado Springs, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 39.4 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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