Atlanta to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1229.7 miles 1979 km · straight line
1456.4 miles actual route 2343.9 km · driving distance
26h 5min estimated drive time
$140 - $173 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Fort Collins?

The distance from Atlanta to Fort Collins is 1229.7 miles (1979 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1456.4 miles, taking about 26h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Fort Collins

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 5min $140 - $173 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 18min $117–$218* Budget
Train ~33h 55min $175–$510* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Fort Collins

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM