How far is it from Manitou Springs, CO, to Air Force Academy, CO, ?

The distance between Manitou Springs, CO, and Air Force Academy, CO, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Manitou Springs, CO, to Air Force Academy, CO, ?

The drive from Manitou Springs, CO, to Air Force Academy, CO, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Manitou Springs, CO, to Air Force Academy, CO, ?

The fastest route from Manitou Springs, CO, to Air Force Academy, CO, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Air Force Academy, CO from Manitou Springs, CO?

Air Force Academy, CO lies roughly to the north of Manitou Springs, CO.

Are there charging stations between Manitou Springs, CO and Air Force Academy, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Manitou Springs, CO to Air Force Academy, 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: 79.

Manitou Springs, CO Air Force Academy, CO

Distance: 17 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Manitou Springs, CO to Air Force Academy, CO takes about 35 min via I 25. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 17 mi

1 Depart onto Manitou Avenue 1 mi
2 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
3 Merge slightly left onto Midland Expressway 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto West Cimarron Street 1 mi
5 Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street 1 mi
6 Turn right onto West Fontanero Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Fontmore Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto West Fillmore Street 2 mi
9 Take ramp left 54 yd
10 Turn left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Monument Valley Freeway 4 mi
12 Continue straight onto Ronald Reagan Highway 2 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Keep slightly left 63 yd
15 Turn left onto North Academy Boulevard 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto North Academy Boulevard 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto South Gate Boulevard 1 mi
18 Turn right 167 yd
19 Turn left 1 mi
20 Turn left 68 yd
21 Turn right onto South Gate Boulevard 25 yd
22 Keep slightly right onto South Gate Boulevard 2 mi
23 Continue straight onto Stadium Boulevard 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Community Center Drive 1 mi
25 Turn right onto East Douglass Drive 1 mi
26 Turn right onto West Spruce Drive 1 mi
27 Arrive left onto West Spruce Drive

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The return trip from Air Force Academy, CO to Manitou Springs, CO covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

79 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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Air Force Academy, CO → Monument, CO10 mi · 25 min Air Force Academy, CO → Cherry Hills Village, CO55 mi · 1 h 10 min Air Force Academy, CO → Colorado Springs, CO13 mi · 30 min Air Force Academy, CO → Palmer Lake, CO15 mi · 30 min Air Force Academy, CO → Cascade-Chipita Park, CO25 mi · 45 min Air Force Academy, CO → Woodland Park, CO30 mi · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Manitou Springs, CO, {fromState} to Air Force Academy, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Manitou Springs, CO, {fromState} and Air Force Academy, CO, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Manitou Springs, CO, {fromState} to Air Force Academy, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Manitou Springs, CO, {fromState} to Air Force Academy, CO, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Manitou Springs, CO, {fromState} to Air Force Academy, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Manitou Springs, CO, {fromState} to Air Force Academy, CO, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Air Force Academy, CO from Manitou Springs, CO?: Air Force Academy, CO lies roughly to the north of Manitou Springs, CO.
Are there charging stations between Manitou Springs, CO and Air Force Academy, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Manitou Springs, CO to Air Force Academy, 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: 79.

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