Death Valley to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from Fort Collins?

The distance from Death Valley to Fort Collins is 697.9 miles (1123.2 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located ENE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 837.5 miles, taking about 16h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Death Valley 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.