Fort Collins to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Collins from Los Angeles?
The distance from Fort Collins to Los Angeles is 851 miles (1369.5 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1077.4 miles, taking about 18h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Los Angeles in California.
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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 284 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
- You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator