Fort Collins to Moline: Road Trip Guide & Distance

760.9 miles 1224.6 km · straight line
913.1 miles estimated 1469.5 km · driving distance
18h 22min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Moline?

The distance from Fort Collins to Moline is 760.9 miles (1224.6 km) as the crow flies. Moline is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 913.1 miles, taking about 18h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Moline in Illinois.

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 Moline. 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 Moline

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 22min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 2min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 53min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Moline

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Moline
41.51°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
176m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients