Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westcliffe, CO
Chloe Yu
Cold Spring, CO
RDNE Stock project
Westcliffe to Cold Spring is 15.8 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Main Street and County Road 328, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Colorado's Mountain West region, offering a local drive experience. It's a quick connection perfect for a single day, ideal if you're looking for a straightforward drive without extensive planning. Consider this route for its simplicity and ease of navigation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| County Road 328 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rosita Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Westcliffe, CO and Cold Spring, CO.
Start on Rosita Avenue
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Turn right onto CO 69
Turn right onto County Road 328
Turn left
Turn sharp left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CO 69 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto County Road 328
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$2.71 one way
$5.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.59 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Westcliffe on Wednesday
Local time
3:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Cold Spring on Wednesday
Local time
3:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll encounter frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. With a 0% highway share, expect a more intimate experience with the local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.7 miles on Main Street. This drive emphasizes navigating through local thoroughfares rather than cruising on major highways, offering a more grounded perspective of the area.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m 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: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CO 69 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (County Road 328): Navigation decision point.
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
Total Climb
1,222 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
9,089 ft
~11.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,221 ft
Notable High Points
Westcliffe is the county seat of Custer County in Colorado.
Cold Spring is a village in Putnam County in the state of New York in the United States of America. Its location in the scenic Hudson Highlands and proximity to a commuter railroad makes it a popular weekend escape from New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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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