Denver to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

58.7 miles 94.4 km · straight line
64.4 miles actual route 103.6 km · driving distance
1h 17min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
355° N bearing direction

How far is Denver from Fort Collins?

The distance from Denver to Fort Collins is 58.7 miles (94.4 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located N of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.4 miles, taking about 1h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver 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 Denver to Fort Collins

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 17min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 32min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Fort Collins

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 424.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM