Fort Collins to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.3 miles 911.4 km · straight line
657.2 miles actual route 1057.6 km · driving distance
11h 12min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Kansas City?

The distance from Fort Collins to Kansas City is 566.3 miles (911.4 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 657.2 miles, taking about 11h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Kansas City in Missouri.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins and Kansas City. 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 Fort Collins to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 12min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 26min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~14h 34min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM