Ames to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Ames from Fort Collins?
The distance from Ames to Fort Collins is 602.9 miles (970.3 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located W of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 723.5 miles, taking about 14h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa 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 Ames 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 Ames to Fort Collins
Suggested Stops Between Ames & Fort Collins
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator