Albuquerque to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

389.5 miles 626.9 km · straight line
510.4 miles actual route 821.4 km · driving distance
8h 57min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Fort Collins?

The distance from Albuquerque to Fort Collins is 389.5 miles (626.9 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located NNE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 510.4 miles, taking about 8h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Fort Collins in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Fort Collins. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Fort Collins

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 57min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 44min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~8h 30min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Fort Collins

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM