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

707.8 miles 1139.1 km · straight line
839 miles actual route 1350.2 km · driving distance
15h 31min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Fort Collins?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Fort Collins is 707.8 miles (1139.1 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located NW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 839 miles, taking about 15h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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 Dallas, Texas to Fort Collins

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 31min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 37min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~20h 10min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Fort Collins

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM