Cities Near Colorado Springs
Cities near Colorado Springs, Colorado: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Castle Rock, Pueblo, Highlands Ranch. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Colorado Springs, Colorado is Castle Rock, about 37 mi (60 km) away — roughly 1 hr 7 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pueblo | 42 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Highlands Ranch | 50 mi / 81 km | 1 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lakewood | 62 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Aurora | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Commerce City | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Broomfield | 76 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Boulder | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Longmont | 93 mi / 150 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Loveland | 109 mi / 175 km | 2 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Colorado Springs
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Castle Rock, Pueblo, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Aurora. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Colorado Springs
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Loveland. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Colorado Springs include Castle Rock, Pueblo, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Aurora. The closest is Castle Rock, about 37 miles (60 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Castle Rock
- → Best time to visit Pueblo
- → Best time to visit Highlands Ranch
- → Best time to visit Lakewood
- → Best time to visit Aurora
- → Best time to visit Commerce City
- → Best time to visit Broomfield
- → Best time to visit Boulder
- → Best time to visit Longmont
- → Best time to visit Loveland