How far is Wiggins, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Wiggins, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
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.
Statutory Town located in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wiggins and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins and Fort Collins.
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Start on the route
77 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
160 m · 23 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Corona Avenue
22 m · 7 sec · East Corona Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
754 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
118 m · 12 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1291 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on County Road 4
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road 4
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Turn left onto US Highway 34
4.8 mi · 8 min · US Highway 34
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Continue on Highway 34
30.5 mi · 49 min · Highway 34
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34
15.3 mi · 25 min · Highway 34
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Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
3210 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.6 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
976 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street
4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Continue on West Mulberry Street
1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Continue on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wiggins and Fort Collins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 34
Continue on Highway 34
30.5 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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Wiggins and Rain And Snow Showers near Fort Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wiggins to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Garden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Wiggins and 35 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Wiggins and Rain And Snow Showers near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Garden City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wiggins and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 58.6 mi (94.3 km).
#1 Wiggins
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,152 |
| Coordinates | 40.2305400, -104.0727300 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.09 | $20.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
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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