Fort Collins to Lakeville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.5 miles 1067.8 km · straight line
796.2 miles estimated 1281.4 km · driving distance
16h 1min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Lakeville?

The distance from Fort Collins to Lakeville is 663.5 miles (1067.8 km) as the crow flies. Lakeville is located ENE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 796.2 miles, taking about 16h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Lakeville in Minnesota.

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 Lakeville. 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 Lakeville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 1min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 13min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 49min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Lakeville

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients