Fort Collins to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

900.4 miles 1449.1 km · straight line
1148.8 miles actual route 1848.8 km · driving distance
19h 35min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Memphis?

The distance from Fort Collins to Memphis is 900.4 miles (1449.1 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ESE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1148.8 miles, taking about 19h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Memphis in Tennessee.

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. 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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 35min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 30min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~25h 28min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Memphis

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM