The drive from Wiggins, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 136.5 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 25, I 76, E-470 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.7 miles on I 25.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.57 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
68.2 miles from Wiggins, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 136.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 25m highway drive covering 136.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 25 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.7 miles on I 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 136.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
46.7 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward E470 Toll South: Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward E470 Toll South: Limon
6
82.8 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
8
83 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
7
135.3 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward Bijou Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142
Toward Bijou Street
8
135.6 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 25: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 25: Downtown
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 Wiggins, CO to Colorado Springs, CO, road signs begin pointing toward E470 Toll South: Limon along the way.
E470 Toll South: Limon
46.7 mi in|~48m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 25
45.7 mi
47m
I 76
45.2 mi
45m
E-470
35.1 mi
35m
Monument Valley Freeway
5.9 mi
6m
US Highway 6
0.5 mi
<1m
West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi
1m
West Kiowa Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 45.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on this road
252 ft·23 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
524 ft·23 sec·East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto East Corona Avenue
72 ft·6 sec·East Corona Avenue
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Main Street
5
Turn left onto West Central Avenue
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Central Avenue
6
Continue on US Highway 6
0.5 mi·53 sec·US Highway 6
7
Turn right onto County Road 3
439 ft·13 sec·County Road 3
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
9
Merge onto I 76
45 mi·45 min·I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 18Toward E470 Toll South: LimonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto E470
35 mi·35 min·E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 1AToward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 25 South: Colorado SpringsUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 25
46 mi·47 min·I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 25
5.9 mi·6 min·Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 142Toward Bijou StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
495 ft·14 sec
Toward I 25: DowntownUse the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto West Bijou Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Bijou Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on West Kiowa Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·West Kiowa Street
20
Continue on East Kiowa Street
0.3 mi·1 min·East Kiowa Street
21
Turn right onto North Weber Street
490 ft·17 sec·North Weber Street
22
Turn right onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft·14 sec·East Pikes Peak Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
East Pikes Peak Avenue
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 68.2 miles from Wiggins, CO, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.7 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 30 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado Springs, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wiggins, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wiggins, CO
This is one driving day of about 136.5 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Wiggins, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 45.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.2 mi from Wiggins, CO
· 1h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 68.2 miles from Wiggins, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colorado Springs, CO
The final approach into Colorado Springs, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Colorado Springs, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossil...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
$10
near mile 131.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.57 one way
$41.13 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$21.78
$43.55
premium
$4.39
$23.61
$47.23
diesel
$5.61
$30.14
$60.27
Estimated Tolls: $4.22
E-470
(35.1 mi)$4.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.9
0
$14.33
$6.55
Efficient EV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
EV Truck/SUV
54.6
0
$19.11
$8.74
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Wiggins, CO
Morning
in Wiggins on Saturday
Local time
8:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Colorado Springs, CO
Morning
in Colorado Springs on Saturday
Local time
8:45 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wiggins, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers 136.5 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 25, I 76, E-470. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.2 miles from Wiggins, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 136.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wiggins, CO to Colorado Springs, CO, road signs begin pointing toward E470 Toll South: Limon along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
