Origin
Woodland Park, CO
Morning in Woodland Park on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodland Park, 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
31m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland Park, CO
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Trip Overview
Woodland Park to Colorado Springs is 19.1 miles and takes about 31 minutes via US 24, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two locations within Colorado's Mountain West region, making it an easy connection for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking to maximize time exploring either Woodland Park or Colorado Springs. Plan for a quick and efficient transit between these neighboring mountain and city destinations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 17.6 mi | 26m |
| West Colorado Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Colorado Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Weber Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pikes Peak Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 17.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto South West Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
South West Street
3
Turn right onto US 24
18 mi
·
26 min
·
US 24
4
Take the exit
375 ft
·
11 sec
Toward 8th Street North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Turn straight onto South 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 8th Street
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto West Colorado Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Colorado Avenue
7
Continue on East Colorado Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Colorado Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto South Weber Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Weber Street
9
Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South West Street
Turn sharp left onto South West Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward 8th Street North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward 8th Street North
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Colorado Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Colorado Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
South Weber Street
Turn left onto South Weber Street
Navigation decision point
5
19 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.76 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Colorado Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
21°F
Clear
NNW 5 mph
0% chance
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
45 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US 24, which constitutes the longest uninterrupted stretch at 17.6 miles. The transition from US 24 to West Colorado Avenue and then East Colorado Avenue in Colorado Springs signifies the shift from a more open highway feel to an urban approach. Expect consistent speeds and a predictable driving experience for the majority of this short trip.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on US 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and West Colorado Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South West Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 West Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (West Colorado Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Woodland Park, CO to Colorado Springs, CO, road signs begin pointing toward 8Th Street North along the way.
8Th Street North
17.6 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on US 24. 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 West Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (West Colorado Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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