How far is Fort Collins, CO from Wiggins, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Wiggins, CO is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.74 mi
01h 49m
Flight
58.6 mi
94.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.6 mi
Kilometers
94.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.74 mi
Kilometers
112.24 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiggins
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Sat, Apr 18, 3:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-04-17T23:49
Arrive Wiggins
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Collins
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Garden City
CO

Statutory Town located in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Fort Collins
34.8 mi
00h 54m
To Wiggins
34.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph NNE
Destination
45°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 26 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Wiggins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Wiggins.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 41 sec · South Sherwood Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 20 sec · West Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Mulberry Street

    1494 ft · 42 sec · West Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Mulberry Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley

    1687 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Highway 34

    15.7 mi · 26 min · East Highway 34

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    30.1 mi · 49 min · Highway 34

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 34

    4.8 mi · 8 min · US Highway 34

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 4

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road 4

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1291 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Central Avenue

    118 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Corona Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · East Corona Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East 2nd Avenue

    160 m · 25 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    77 m · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Wiggins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 34
30.1 mi · 43%
East Highway 34
15.7 mi · 23%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.5 mi · 17%
US Highway 34
4.81 mi · 7%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 6%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 34

Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

30.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
58.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garden City
00h 54m from Fort Collins
Leave By
2:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Fort Collins and Rain And Snow Likely near Wiggins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Wiggins?

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Garden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Fort Collins and 34.9 miles from Wiggins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Fort Collins and Rain And Snow Likely near Wiggins.

Stop Ideas Near Garden City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Garden City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden City.

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

38 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

43 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

63 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

76 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Wiggins. Straight-line distance: 58.6 mi (94.3 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wiggins

Town in Colorado, United States

Population1,152
Coordinates40.2305400, -104.0727300
Altitude1388
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Wiggins (-104.07273, 40.23054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.19
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $9.10 $18.19
Mid-grade $4.08 $10.05 $20.09
Premium $4.39 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $4.74 $11.65 $23.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Wiggins. The current time is 23:49:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.