Fort Collins to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1087 miles 1749.4 km · straight line
1304.4 miles estimated 2099.3 km · driving distance
26h 14min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Fort Collins to Huntsville, Alabama is 1087 miles (1749.4 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located ESE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1304.4 miles, taking about 26h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

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 Fort Collins and Huntsville, Alabama. 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 Fort Collins to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 14min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 29min $104–$196* Budget
Train ~34h 6min $157–$457* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 362 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients