Origin
Yuma, CO
Late night in Yuma on Tuesday
Local time
2:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yuma, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
213.4 mi
343 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yuma, CO
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Trip Overview
This 183.9-mile drive from Yuma, CO to Colorado Springs, CO will take you approximately 3 hours and 8 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, single-day trip, perfect for getting from the Mountain West region to another part of it without needing an overnight stop. You'll primarily be on Highway 34 and Highway 6, with a bit of West 8th Avenue at the start. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $28. Expect a route that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
106.7 miles from Yuma, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 73.2 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 25 | 45.7 mi | 47m |
| E-470 | 35.1 mi | 35m |
| West 8th Avenue | 27.7 mi | 34m |
| US Highway 34 | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 6 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Kiowa Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 73.2 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on South Ash Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ash Street
2
Turn right onto US 34
28 mi
·
34 min
·
West 8th Avenue
3
Continue on US 34
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 34
4
Turn right onto I 76 Business; US 34 Spur
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 6
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge onto I 76
73 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 18
Toward E470 Toll South: Limon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto E470
35 mi
·
35 min
·
E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 25
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 25
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 142
Toward Bijou Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
495 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 25: Downtown
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Bijou Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on West Kiowa Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Kiowa Street
17
Continue on East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kiowa Street
18
Turn right onto North Weber Street
490 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Weber Street
19
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3-hour duration, this drive is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart Yuma, CO at your convenience, but leaving earlier in the morning will allow for maximum daylight. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $28, and plan your refueling accordingly. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the numerous turns indicated on your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of this drive means you'll be making frequent adjustments.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.7 miles from Yuma, CO, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.2 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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.7 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
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 Yuma, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Yuma, CO
This is one driving day of about 213.4 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Yuma, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 76 for about 73.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.7 miles from Yuma, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 76 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 123.6 and 212.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
123.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward E470 Toll South: Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward E470 Toll South: Limon
6
159.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
8
159.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
7
212.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m 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
212.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m 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
$32.15 one way
$64.31 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $34.04 | $68.09 |
| premium | $4.39 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.12 | $94.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.22
E-470
(35.1 mi)
$4.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.24 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.67 | $8.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.88 | $13.66 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Colorado Springs, CO
Late night in Colorado Springs on Tuesday
Local time
2:54 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
24 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
3h 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossil...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
$10
near mile 206
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience with a 0% highway share. You won't encounter any high-speed interstate travel here. Instead, anticipate navigating a series of local roads and highways that require your attention. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, be prepared for a drive characterized by frequent changes in direction and speed as you move through various local areas. It's a route that keeps you engaged with the road.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.2 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 123.6 miles in.
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 213.4 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 123.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Yuma, CO to Colorado Springs, CO, road signs begin pointing toward E470 Toll South: Limon along the way.
E470 Toll South: Limon
123.6 mi in
|
~2h 15m
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 3h 51m. Total distance: 213.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.2 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.22 in tolls one way, starting with E-470. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 123.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Colorado Springs, CO, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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