How far is Palmer Lake, CO from Midway, CO?
The driving distance from Palmer Lake, CO to Midway, CO is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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.
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.
Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer Lake and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer Lake and Midway.
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Start on Upper Glenway
68 m · 11 sec · Upper Glenway
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Turn right onto Pie Corner
610 ft · 28 sec · Pie Corner
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25: I 25 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
12 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
2117 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto South Tejon Street
1988 ft · 52 sec · South Tejon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
43 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
28 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Cheyenne Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Cheyenne Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cresta Road
1819 ft · 56 sec · Cresta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mesa Avenue
530 ft · 15 sec · Mesa Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mesa Avenue
20 m · 1 sec · Mesa Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Mesa Avenue
621 ft · 16 sec · Mesa Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
596 ft · 16 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on El Pomar Road
2184 ft · 1 min · El Pomar Road
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Turn left onto Penrose Boulevard
2444 ft · 1 min · Penrose Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Stage Road
7 mi · 27 min · Old Stage Road
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Continue on Gold Camp Road
12.8 mi · 49 min · Gold Camp Road
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Turn right 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 Palmer Lake 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.
Gold Camp Road
Continue on 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 then Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake to Midway?
The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Palmer Lake and 29.2 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 1:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust around Palmer Lake and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
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 Palmer Lake and Midway. Straight-line distance: 19.57 mi (31.49 km).
#1 Palmer Lake
City in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,037 |
| Coordinates | 39.1222100, -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 2224 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.05 | $18.09 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
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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