Driving from Raton, NM to Colorado Springs, CO: Routes and Tips

Primary Route (192 miles, ~3 hr 30 min)

1. Head east on US-64 E toward Clayton.
2. Slight right onto US-87 N.
3. Turn left onto County Road 163.
4. Merge onto US-285 S toward Denver.
5. Merge onto I-25 S toward Colorado Springs.
6. Take exit 144 to merge onto CO-83 N/Academy Blvd.
7. Arrive in Colorado Springs.

Alternate Route (189 miles, ~4 hr 16 min)

1. Head south on S 2nd St toward S 3rd St.
2. Slight left onto S 3rd St.
3. Slight left onto US-64 E/S 2nd St.
4. Turn right onto US-87 S/E Grand Ave.
5. Merge onto I-25 S/US-87 S.
6. Stay on I-25 S.
7. Take exit 144B for Fillmore St.
8. Merge onto CO-83 N/Academy Blvd.
9. Arrive in Colorado Springs.

The primary route is faster and more direct. Both follow I-25 for the majority of the journey. Check road conditions, especially in winter, as mountain passes can be affected by snow.