How far is Midway, CO from Colorado Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Midway, CO to Colorado Springs, CO is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Colorado Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Colorado Springs.
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Start on the route
1.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Forest Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · Forest Road
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Continue on Forest Road
1.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Road
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Turn slight left onto City Water Department Roads
1.7 mi · 11 min · City Water Department Roads
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Continue on Seven Lakes Road
3.3 mi · 13 min · Seven Lakes Road
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Turn left onto Gold Camp Road
12.8 mi · 49 min · Gold Camp Road
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Continue on Old Stage Road
7 mi · 27 min · Old Stage Road
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Turn left onto Penrose Boulevard
2444 ft · 1 min · Penrose Boulevard
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Turn right onto El Pomar Road
2184 ft · 60 sec · El Pomar Road
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Continue on Park Avenue
596 ft · 16 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Mesa Avenue
626 ft · 16 sec · Mesa Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mesa Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Mesa Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Mesa Avenue
532 ft · 19 sec · Mesa Avenue
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Turn left onto Cresta Road
1819 ft · 58 sec · Cresta Road
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Turn right onto Cheyenne Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Cheyenne Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
35 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto South Tejon Street
1878 ft · 54 sec · South Tejon Street
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Turn right onto I 25 South, US 24 East: Pueblo
632 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
149 m · 21 sec · East Cimarron Street
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Turn left onto South Weber Street
2591 ft · 2 min · South Weber Street
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Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
129 m · 14 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Colorado Springs.
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
Turn left onto 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 Midway and Sunny near Colorado Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midway to Colorado Springs?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Manitou Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Midway and 43.1 miles from Colorado Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 12:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midway and Sunny near Colorado Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Manitou Springs
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 Manitou Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Colorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 8.23 mi (13.24 km).
#1 Midway
Midway is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8424900, -104.9738700 |
| Altitude | 2743 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colorado Springs
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
| Population | 482,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.8338800, -104.8213600 |
| Altitude | 1832 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pikes Peak Avenue (-104.821358, 38.833914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
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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