Duluth, Minnesota to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

775.5 miles 1248.1 km · straight line
930.6 miles estimated 1497.7 km · driving distance
18h 43min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Fort Collins?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Fort Collins is 775.5 miles (1248.1 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located WSW of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 930.6 miles, taking about 18h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota 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.

How to Get from Duluth, Minnesota to Fort Collins

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 43min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 28min $74–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 20min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Fort Collins

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients