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

823.3 miles 1325 km · straight line
981.3 miles actual route 1579.3 km · driving distance
17h 48min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Fort Collins?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Fort Collins is 823.3 miles (1325 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located NNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981.3 miles, taking about 17h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Fort Collins

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 48min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 22min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~23h 8min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Fort Collins

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 274 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM