How far is Midway, CO from Fountain, CO?
The driving distance from Midway, CO to Fountain, CO is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Fountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Fountain.
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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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Continue on West Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard
3118 ft · 1 min · West Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Mirada Road
2386 ft · 1 min · Mirada Road
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Turn right onto Pourtales Road
2706 ft · 1 min · Pourtales Road
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Continue on West Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard
1243 ft · 35 sec · West Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Old Broadmoor Road
1428 ft · 41 sec · Old Broadmoor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lake Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25
1826 ft · 45 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 US 85 North: Fountain
1042 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North: Fountain
61 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue
3010 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto West Indiana Avenue
1035 ft · 24 sec · West Indiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1001 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Fountain.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Midway and Sunny near Fountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midway to Fountain?
The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Carson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Midway and 51 miles from Fountain.
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 55.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midway and Sunny near Fountain.
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 Midway and Fountain. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.63 km).
#1 Midway
Midway is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8424900, -104.9738700 |
| Altitude | 2743 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fountain
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 31,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.6822200, -104.7008100 |
| Altitude | 1690 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-104.700656, 38.682221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
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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