How far is it from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO?

The distance between Palmer Lake, CO and Fort Carson, CO is 54 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO?

The drive from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO?

The fastest route from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO covers 54 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Fort Carson, CO from Palmer Lake, CO?

Fort Carson, CO lies roughly to the south of Palmer Lake, CO.

Which roads does the route from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO follow?

The drive from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO mainly follows I 25.

Which towns do you pass between Palmer Lake, CO and Fort Carson, CO?

Towns on the route from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO include Monument, Colorado Springs, Security-Widefield.

Where can I camp between Palmer Lake, CO and Fort Carson, CO?

Along the route from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO you can stop for the night or service your van at Tent City, Foot of the Rockies RV Resort, Raptor Glen Campground.

Palmer Lake, CO Fort Carson, CO

Distance: 54 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO takes about 50 min via I 25. The distance is 54 km. The straight-line distance is 47 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Air Force Academy, CO. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 54 km

1 Depart right 5 km
2 Take ramp straight 2 km
3 Merge slightly left onto Ronald Reagan Highway 20 km
4 Continue straight onto Monument Valley Freeway 13 km
5 Take exit slightly right 838 m
6 Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue 9 km
7 Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard 239 m
8 Keep slightly left onto Nelson Boulevard 31 m

9 Keep slightly left onto Nelson Boulevard 198 m
10 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Harr Avenue 7 m
11 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Harr Avenue 294 m
12 Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue 3 km
13 Enter roundabout straight onto Titus Boulevard 68 m
14 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Titus Boulevard 2 km
15 At end of road, turn right onto Butts Road 2 km
16 Turn left 91 m
17 Arrive

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The return trip from Fort Carson, CO to Palmer Lake, CO covers roughly the same distance, 54 km.

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How far is it from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO?: The distance between Palmer Lake, CO and Fort Carson, CO is 54 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO?: The drive from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO?: The fastest route from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO covers 54 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Fort Carson, CO from Palmer Lake, CO?: Fort Carson, CO lies roughly to the south of Palmer Lake, CO.
Which roads does the route from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO follow?: The drive from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO mainly follows I 25.
Which towns do you pass between Palmer Lake, CO and Fort Carson, CO?: Towns on the route from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO include Monument, Colorado Springs, Security-Widefield.
Where can I camp between Palmer Lake, CO and Fort Carson, CO?: Along the route from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO you can stop for the night or service your van at Tent City, Foot of the Rockies RV Resort, Raptor Glen Campground.

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