Origin
Fort Collins, CO
Morning in Fort Collins on Saturday
Local time
11:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Collins, CO to Wiggins, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Collins, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Collins, CO to Wiggins, CO covers 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 34, East Highway 34, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Highway 34. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.9 miles from Fort Collins, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 34 | 30.1 mi | 48m |
| East Highway 34 | 15.7 mi | 25m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 11.5 mi | 11m |
| US Highway 34 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| East Mulberry Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| East Eisenhower Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| County Road 4 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 34
— 30.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins, CO and Wiggins, CO.
1
Start on South Sherwood Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Sherwood Street
2
Continue on West Magnolia Street
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
3
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
499 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Meldrum Street
4
Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
5
Continue on East Mulberry Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mulberry Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 25 South: Denver
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 25
12 mi
·
11 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 257
Toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 34
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Eisenhower Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 34
16 mi
·
25 min
·
East Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 34
30 mi
·
48 min
·
Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 34
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto County Road 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 4
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Main Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto West Central Avenue
386 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Central Avenue
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto East Corona Avenue
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Corona Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto East 2nd Avenue
524 ft
·
25 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
19
Turn right
252 ft
·
18 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.9 miles from Fort Collins, CO, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.9 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wiggins, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fort Collins, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Collins, CO
This is one driving day of about 69.7 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Fort Collins, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 34 for about 30.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Fort Collins, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 68.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Meldrum Street
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 25 South: Denver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 25 South: Denver
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 257
Toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
6
33.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 34 / Highway 34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 34 / Highway 34
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
County Road 4
Turn right onto County Road 4
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.50 one way
$21.00 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $11.12 | $22.24 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wiggins, CO
Morning in Wiggins on Saturday
Local time
11:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
69.7 mi in 1h 49m, mostly highway — 30.1 mi of that is on Highway 34.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on Highway 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 34 and East Highway 34. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Meldrum Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Meldrum Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Collins, CO to Wiggins, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Greeley along the way.
Greeley
16.3 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on Highway 34. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wiggins, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Meldrum Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wiggins, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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