How far is Midway, CO from Monument, CO?
The driving distance from Midway, CO to Monument, CO is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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.
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Monument.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Monument.
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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
2166 ft · 1 min · South Tejon Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
12.4 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 105 west, CR 105 east: Palmer Lake
2883 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1711 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
2600 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
16 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Monument.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Midway and Mostly Sunny near Monument.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midway to Monument?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Midway and 52.1 miles from Monument.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 10:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midway and Mostly Sunny near Monument.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado 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 Colorado Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Monument. Straight-line distance: 18.05 mi (29.05 km).
#1 Midway
Midway is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8424900, -104.9738700 |
| Altitude | 2743 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monument
Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 8,152 |
| Coordinates | 39.0916600, -104.8727600 |
| Altitude | 2126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-104.872639, 39.091662)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
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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