# Aspen to Colorado Springs

> Aspen to Colorado Springs: the routes in winter and summer, Independence Pass dates, and a private car door to door or to COS airport.

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Updated: 2026-11-10 · Publisher: Aspen Privé (local Aspen stay planning and concierge)

Colorado Springs is south-east of Aspen across the Continental Divide. In summer the natural route is **over Independence Pass**; in winter, with the pass closed, the drive goes **via Glenwood Springs and I-70**. We arrange a **private car** to the door or to Colorado Springs airport.

Routes and road rules below come from the Aspen Chamber, CDOT, RFTA and town sources, checked November 10, 2026. Drive times are approximate and depend on weather and traffic.

## Aspen to Colorado Springs: route and timing

- **Route**: Summer: Independence Pass to Twin Lakes, then south and east across the mountains. Winter: Glenwood Springs and I-70 east, then south towards Colorado Springs.
- **Winter**: Independence Pass (Highway 82 east) is closed; the drive goes west to Glenwood Springs and then east on I-70.
- **Summer**: With the pass open (late May to autumn), Highway 82 over Independence Pass is the shorter way east; vehicles 35 ft or longer are not permitted.
- **Time**: We confirm the timing for the day you travel, from the route that is open.

## A private car, Aspen to Colorado Springs (what Aspen Privé arranges)

The car is arranged through authorized local providers: a winter-equipped SUV for up to five with ski luggage, or a Sprinter for up to twelve; child and booster seats on request; the price confirmed before anything is booked. [Send the date and the group](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=arrival-transfer&from=aspen-to-colorado-springs&origin=colorado-springs); we confirm the vehicle, the route for that day and the price.

## Making the trip easy

- **Daylight**: Mountain roads are easier in daylight; in winter we plan departures so most of the drive happens before dark.
- **Luggage and skis**: An SUV carries five with ski bags; for more people or gear, a Sprinter or a second car.
- **Flights**: Colorado Springs airport has its own airline service; tell us the flight and we time the car to it.

## Independence Pass is closed in winter (what Aspen Privé arranges)

CDOT closed Highway 82 over Independence Pass for the 2026–27 winter on November 3; it reopens in spring, typically around Memorial Day weekend. Until then every route east goes via Glenwood Springs and I-70. Your phone's map may not know; your driver does.

## Questions

**Can you drive from Aspen to Colorado Springs via Independence Pass?**  
In summer, yes; the pass is closed in winter (CDOT closed it November 3, 2026).

**How far is Aspen from Colorado Springs?**  
It is a long mountain drive; we confirm the timing for the route open on your day.

**Is there a shuttle from Aspen to Colorado Springs?**  
No direct scheduled service; a private car is the practical option.

## What Aspen Privé can arrange for this

The car, timed to the day; the house ready when you arrive.

- [Private airport transfer](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-airport-transportation/) (From $195 per vehicle): From Aspen's airport to the door in a private SUV, timed to your actual landing.
- [A driver for the evening](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=evening-driver) (From $210 per hour): A car and driver on call for dinner and the night out, so nobody hunts for a taxi at midnight.
- [Residence ready on arrival](https://aspenprive.com/first-evening-in-aspen/): Heat, lights, beds and the first evening sorted before you walk in.

## Sources (checked November 10, 2026)

- [Aspen Chamber: getting to Aspen by car](https://aspenchamber.org/plan-trip/get-to-aspen/by-car/)
- [CDOT: Independence Pass closed for winter (Nov 2026)](https://www.codot.gov/news/2026/november2026news/co82-independencepass-close-for-winter)

## Related

- [Independence Pass](https://aspenprive.com/independence-pass-aspen/): Opening dates and rules.
- [Aspen car service](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-car-service/): All the routes we arrange.
- [Aspen to Denver](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-to-denver/): Flights and the drive.
- [A private driver in Aspen](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-private-driver/): From $210 an hour.

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