Austin, Minnesota to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Fort Collins?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Fort Collins is 655.3 miles (1054.6 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located WSW of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786.3 miles, taking about 15h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Austin, Minnesota 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.