How far is Manitou Springs, CO from Midway, CO?
The driving distance from Manitou Springs, CO to Midway, CO is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
City in Teller County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manitou Springs and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manitou Springs and Midway.
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Start on the route
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cañon Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · Cañon Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1011 ft · 40 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn straight onto Manitou Avenue
1280 ft · 38 sec · Manitou Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto Manitou Avenue
2540 ft · 54 sec · Manitou Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South State Highway 67
13.3 mi · 23 min · South State Highway 67
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Turn left onto County Road 81
3.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 81
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Turn left onto Gold Camp Road
7.5 mi · 29 min · Gold Camp Road
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Turn left 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 Manitou Springs 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.
South State Highway 67
Turn left onto South State Highway 67
13.3 mi · 00h 23m
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 Manitou Springs and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manitou Springs to Midway?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Cripple Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Manitou Springs and 27.2 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 1:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manitou Springs and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Cripple Creek
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 Cripple Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manitou Springs and Midway. Straight-line distance: 3.27 mi (5.27 km).
#1 Manitou Springs
City in Colorado
| Population | 5,461 |
| Coordinates | 38.8597100, -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 1938 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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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