Colorado Springs

Colorado

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Destinations

Colorado Springs is located in Colorado, approximately 63 miles from Denver. The most popular drive from Colorado Springs is to Denver. Browse route details including drive time, distance, and gas costs below.

Driving Times from Colorado Springs

1 destinations

Short Drives — 1

Denver
70 miles
1h 10min

Nearby Cities

Castle Rock (37 mi)Parker (47 mi)Lone Tree (49 mi)Highlands Ranch (50 mi)Centennial (52 mi)Conifer (54 mi)

Routes to Colorado Springs

Denver → Colorado Springs

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Colorado Springs from Denver?
Colorado Springs is approximately 70 miles from Denver, taking around 1h 10min.
What cities are within 3 hours of Colorado Springs?
There are 2 cities within 3 hours, including Denver, Colorado Springs.
How many routes from Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has 1 routes in our database.

How Far Is Colorado Springs from Major Cities?

Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Colorado Springs to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is Denver, roughly 75 miles away by road.

Denver~75 mi · 1h 15m
Albuquerque~335 mi · 5h 45m
Salt Lake City~480 mi · 8h 15m
Oklahoma City~555 mi · 9h 30m
El Paso~595 mi · 10h 15m

Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.

Nearest Major Airports to Colorado Springs

If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Colorado Springs by road:

Denver (DEN)~85 mi · 1h 30m
Albuquerque (ABQ)~335 mi · 5h 45m

Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.

Driving from Colorado Springs: What to Know

As a Colorado starting point, Colorado Springs gives drivers straightforward access to the Mountain West's main corridors. Weekday mornings before 7 AM are typically the quietest time to get on the road, while Friday afternoons and holiday weekends see the heaviest traffic on routes out of town. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-25, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.

All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.

Explore Routes from Colorado Springs

From Colorado Springs, you can drive to 3 different cities and attractions across the US. This page lists every available route sorted by distance, making it easy to find both nearby getaways and faraway adventures. Each destination card shows the driving distance and estimated travel time at a glance. Click through to any route for in-depth details on highway options, fuel expenses, rest stop suggestions, and real-time traffic considerations to help you plan the perfect trip.