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

The distance between Fort Carson, CO, and Palmer Lake, CO, is 34 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Fort Carson, CO, to Palmer Lake, CO, covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

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

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

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

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

Are there charging stations between Fort Carson, CO and Palmer Lake, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Fort Carson, CO to Palmer Lake, CO, including Pilot Travel Center 1110 (350 kW); Sam's Club 8272 (Fountain, CO) (350 kW); Cascade Parking Garage - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 81.

Fort Carson, CO Palmer Lake, CO

Distance: 34 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Fort Carson, CO to Palmer Lake, CO takes about 50 min via I 25. The distance is 34 mi. The straight-line distance is 29 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Air Force Academy, CO, Monument, CO. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 34 mi

1 Depart 100 yd
2 Turn right onto Butts Road 2 mi
3 Turn left onto Titus Boulevard 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Sheridan Avenue 6 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Sheridan Avenue 2 mi
6 At end of road, turn right onto Harr Avenue 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Nelson Boulevard 84 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight onto Nelson Boulevard 1 mi
9 Take ramp straight 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 6 mi
11 Turn left 1 mi
12 Take ramp straight 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left onto Monument Valley Freeway 8 mi

14 Continue straight onto Ronald Reagan Highway 13 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Turn left 1 mi
17 Turn right 3 mi
18 Arrive left

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The return trip from Palmer Lake, CO to Fort Carson, CO covers roughly the same distance, 34 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

81 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 1110CCS · 15455 Terrazzo Drive, Monument, CO, 80921350 kW
Sam's Club 8272 (Fountain, CO)CCS · 4385 Venetucci Blvd., Fountain, CO, 80906350 kW
Cascade Parking Garage - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 215 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903250 kW
Highlands at Briargate - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 9258-9288 Forest Bluffs, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920250 kW
Kum & Go #650 - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 17970 Knollwood Drive, Monument, CO, 80132250 kW

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Palmer Lake, CO → USAF Academy Airfield (AFF)16 mi · 25 min Palmer Lake, CO → Golden, CO63 mi · 1 h 20 min Palmer Lake, CO → Monument, CO6 mi · 15 min Palmer Lake, CO → Air Force Academy, CO19 mi · 35 min Palmer Lake, CO → Colorado Springs, CO21 mi · 35 min Palmer Lake, CO → Larkspur, CO10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Fort Carson, CO, {fromState} to Palmer Lake, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Fort Carson, CO, {fromState} and Palmer Lake, CO, {toState} is 34 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Carson, CO, {fromState} to Palmer Lake, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Fort Carson, CO, {fromState} to Palmer Lake, CO, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Fort Carson, CO, {fromState} to Palmer Lake, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Fort Carson, CO, {fromState} to Palmer Lake, CO, {toState} covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Palmer Lake, CO from Fort Carson, CO?: Palmer Lake, CO lies roughly to the north of Fort Carson, CO.
Which towns do you pass between Fort Carson, CO and Palmer Lake, CO?: Towns on the route from Fort Carson, CO to Palmer Lake, CO include Security-Widefield, Colorado Springs, Air Force Academy, Monument.
Are there charging stations between Fort Carson, CO and Palmer Lake, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Fort Carson, CO to Palmer Lake, CO, including Pilot Travel Center 1110 (350 kW); Sam's Club 8272 (Fountain, CO) (350 kW); Cascade Parking Garage - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 81.

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