Amarillo to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from Fort Collins?

The distance from Amarillo to Fort Collins is 410.7 miles (661 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located NNW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.9 miles, taking about 9h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas 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. 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 Amarillo 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.