Fort Collins to Mankato: Road Trip Guide & Distance

616.3 miles 991.8 km · straight line
739.6 miles estimated 1190.2 km · driving distance
14h 53min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Mankato?

The distance from Fort Collins to Mankato is 616.3 miles (991.8 km) as the crow flies. Mankato is located ENE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 739.6 miles, taking about 14h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Mankato 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 Mankato. 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 Mankato

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 53min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 52min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 21min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Mankato

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Mankato
44.16°N, 94.01°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients