Detroit to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Fort Collins?
The distance from Detroit to Fort Collins is 1144.3 miles (1841.6 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located W of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1272.4 miles, taking about 22h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Fort Collins
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 381 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
- You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator