Fort Collins to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

670.9 miles 1079.7 km · straight line
805 miles estimated 1295.6 km · driving distance
16h 12min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Minneapolis?

The distance from Fort Collins to Minneapolis is 670.9 miles (1079.7 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located ENE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 805 miles, taking about 16h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Minneapolis 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. 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 Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 12min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 26min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 4min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients