Origin
Wiggins, CO
Late night in Wiggins on Saturday
Local time
4:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Wiggins, CO to Fort Collins, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
69.9 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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 Wiggins, CO to Fort Collins, CO covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 2nd Avenue, East Corona Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 69.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 2nd Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wiggins, CO to Fort Collins, CO is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wiggins, CO to Fort Collins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2nd Avenue | — | — |
| East Corona Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Central Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| County Road 4 | — | — |
| Highway 34 | — | — |
| East Eisenhower Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 2nd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins, CO and Fort Collins, CO.
1
Start on the route
253 ft
·
24 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto East Corona Avenue
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Corona Avenue
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
387 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Central Avenue
6
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on County Road 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 4
8
Turn left onto US Highway 34
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 34
9
Continue on Highway 34
31 mi
·
49 min
·
Highway 34
10
Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34
15 mi
·
25 min
·
Highway 34
11
Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Eisenhower Boulevard
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 25 North: Fort Collins
13
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12 mi
·
11 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
CO 14 West: Fort Collins
15
Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mulberry Street
16
Continue on West Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
17
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
499 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Meldrum Street
18
Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
476 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
19
Continue on South Sherwood Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Sherwood Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Wiggins, CO · 38m into the drive
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 35 miles from Wiggins, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Collins, CO
The final approach into Fort Collins, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.49 one way
$18.99 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| premium | $4.15 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
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
Fort Collins, CO
Late night in Fort Collins on Saturday
Local time
4:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 17m 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 Fort Collins, CO covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 2nd Avenue, East Corona Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 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 $9.49 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.
The drive from Wiggins, CO to Fort Collins, CO is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wiggins, CO to Fort Collins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wiggins, CO to Fort Collins, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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