Edmonton to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

977.5 miles 1573.1 km · straight line
1173 miles estimated 1887.7 km · driving distance
23h 36min estimated drive time
CAD 190 - CAD 234 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Fort Collins?

The distance from Edmonton to Fort Collins is 977.5 miles (1573.1 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located SSE of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1173 miles, taking about 23h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Fort Collins is in Colorado, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Fort Collins

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 36min CAD 190 - CAD 234 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 19min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 41min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Fort Collins

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 326 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients