Fort Collins to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

619.3 miles 996.6 km · straight line
913.7 miles actual route 1470.4 km · driving distance
16h 30min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Mesa?

The distance from Fort Collins to Mesa is 619.3 miles (996.6 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located SW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 913.7 miles, taking about 16h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Mesa in Arizona.

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 Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 30min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 48min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~21h 27min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Mesa

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM