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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 12.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westcliffe, CO and Cold Spring, CO.
1
Start on Rosita Avenue
239 ft·15 sec·Rosita Avenue
2
Turn left onto South 5th Street
423 ft·22 sec·South 5th Street
3
Turn right onto CO 69
13 mi·17 min·Main Street
4
Turn right onto County Road 328
0.3 mi·1 min·County Road 328
5
Turn left
1.6 mi·6 min
6
Turn sharp left
0.6 mi·2 min
7
Turn left
0.4 mi·1 min
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
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.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South 5th Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|CO 69 / Main Street
Turn right onto CO 69 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip|~18m in|County Road 328
Turn right onto County Road 328
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip|~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
14.8 mi into trip|~26m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
$3.87/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$2.56
$5.12
premium
$4.45
$2.77
$5.54
diesel
$4.80
$2.98
$5.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 13, 2026
Origin
Westcliffe, CO
Late night
in Westcliffe on Monday
Local time
3:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 10 to 15 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 2:53PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 10:19AM MDT until July 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Destination
Cold Spring, CO
Late night
in Cold Spring on Monday
Local time
3:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
81°F
Areas Of Smoke
E 15 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 2:53PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 10:19AM MDT until July 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort3/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
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.
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Main Street. 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cold Spring, CO before heading back.
