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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.52 mi
03h 00m
Flight
18.41 mi
29.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.41 mi
Kilometers
29.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.52 mi
Kilometers
118.32 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM MDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Fountain
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fort Carson
CO

United States Army installation

From Midway
22.6 mi
01h 30m
To Fountain
51 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
30 to 35 mph W
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 7 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Forest Road

    2.8 mi · 11 min · Forest Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Forest Road

    1.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto City Water Department Roads

    1.7 mi · 11 min · City Water Department Roads

  5. 5

    Continue on Seven Lakes Road

    3.3 mi · 13 min · Seven Lakes Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gold Camp Road

    12.8 mi · 49 min · Gold Camp Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Stage Road

    7 mi · 27 min · Old Stage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard

    3118 ft · 1 min · West Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Mirada Road

    2386 ft · 1 min · Mirada Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pourtales Road

    2706 ft · 1 min · Pourtales Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard

    1243 ft · 35 sec · West Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Broadmoor Road

    1428 ft · 41 sec · Old Broadmoor Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lake Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85 North: Fountain

    1042 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North: Fountain

    61 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue

    3010 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Indiana Avenue

    1035 ft · 24 sec · West Indiana Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1001 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gold Camp Road
12.8 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Highway
9.34 mi · 13%
Old Stage Road
6.96 mi · 9%
Forest Road
4.08 mi · 6%
Seven Lakes Road
3.31 mi · 4%
Lake Avenue
1.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Carson
01h 30m from Midway
Leave By
10:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Carson, 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 Fort Carson.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

11 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

50 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

97 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Salida, CO

107 mi away
54 Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Fountain. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.63 km).

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#1 Midway

Midway is a place in Colorado, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8424900, -104.9738700
Altitude2743
CountryUnited States
Fountain

#2 Fountain

City in Colorado, United States

Population31,017
Coordinates38.6822200, -104.7008100
Altitude1690
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.974614, 38.841777)
End: South Main Street (-104.700656, 38.682221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Fountain. The current time is 00:48:38.

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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.