The drive from the bottom of Pikes Peak to the top of Pikes Peak is around 19 miles total.
During the 19 mile drive up pikes peak there are plenty of stops where you can get out and explore the pikes peak mountain and stretch your legs as you continue on the beautiful journey through Pikes Peak.
If you ever get the chance to visit Pikes Peak you really should do so as it's a very beautiful area and the drive is wonderful.
There is a toll fee to drive through Pikes Peak mountain but it's well worth the cost and you'll have some beautiful pictures when you come back.
The drive going up the Pikes Peak mountain road is wonderful just as the drive coming back down Pikes Peak mountain road is also very wonderful.
I visited Pikes Peak a few years ago and hope to go again soon on a vacation to Pikes Peak.