how far is denver from colorado springs

Denver and Colorado Springs are roughly 70–75 miles apart, which usually means about 1 hour 15–30 minutes of driving in normal traffic along I‑25.

Quick Scoop

• Driving distance (city to city): about 70–100 miles, depending on your exact start/end points and route choice.

• Typical drive time: around 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes in normal conditions.

• Highway used: Mostly I‑25, a straightforward north–south interstate between the two cities.

• Straight‑line (air) distance: about 63–73 miles (roughly 100–118 km) between the airports/city centers.

If you imagine it as a daily commute, it’s like doing a slightly long suburban drive: close enough for a day trip, but far enough that you’ll feel you’ve actually gone somewhere new.