How far is Fountain, CO from Midway, CO?
The driving distance from Fountain, CO to Midway, CO is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
United States Army installation
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain and Midway.
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Start on South Main Street
1001 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Indiana Avenue
1041 ft · 26 sec · West Indiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Santa Fe Avenue
2267 ft · 51 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North: Colo Springs
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Avenue, Circle Drive
1734 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto South Circle Drive
554 ft · 19 sec · South Circle Drive
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Continue on Lake Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Avenue
1705 ft · 43 sec · Lake Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Avenue
2693 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Circle
2 m · 1 sec · Lake Circle
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Circle
1176 ft · 40 sec · Lake Circle
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mesa Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Mesa Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Mesa Avenue
621 ft · 16 sec · Mesa Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
596 ft · 16 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on El Pomar Road
2184 ft · 1 min · El Pomar Road
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Turn left onto Penrose Boulevard
2444 ft · 1 min · Penrose Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Stage Road
7 mi · 27 min · Old Stage Road
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Continue on Gold Camp Road
12.8 mi · 49 min · Gold Camp Road
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Turn right onto Seven Lakes Road
3.7 mi · 15 min · Seven Lakes Road
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Continue on City Water Department Roads
2.2 mi · 14 min · City Water Department Roads
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Continue on Forest Road
3.9 mi · 15 min · Forest Road
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain and Midway.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Gold Camp Road
Continue on Gold Camp Road
12.8 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fountain and Mostly Clear near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fountain to Midway?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Fort Carson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Fountain and 22.7 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fountain and Mostly Clear near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Carson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Carson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain and Midway. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.63 km).
#1 Fountain
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 31,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.6822200, -104.7008100 |
| Altitude | 1690 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
Midway is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8424900, -104.9738700 |
| Altitude | 2743 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-104.97387, 38.84249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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