Albert Lea to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Albert Lea from Fort Collins?
The distance from Albert Lea to Fort Collins is 636 miles (1023.5 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located WSW of Albert Lea. By car, the driving distance is approximately 763.2 miles, taking about 15h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Albert Lea in Minnesota and Fort Collins in Colorado.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Albert Lea and Fort Collins. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Albert Lea to Fort Collins
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator