Fort Collins to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

623.7 miles 1003.7 km · straight line
808.6 miles actual route 1301.3 km · driving distance
13h 58min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Las Vegas?

The distance from Fort Collins to Las Vegas is 623.7 miles (1003.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 808.6 miles, taking about 13h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Fort Collins and Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 58min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 46min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~18h 9min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM