Arlington, Texas to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

699 miles 1125 km · straight line
838.9 miles estimated 1350 km · driving distance
16h 53min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Fort Collins?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Fort Collins is 699 miles (1125 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located NW of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 838.9 miles, taking about 16h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Fort Collins

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 53min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 16min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 57min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Fort Collins

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients