Fort Collins to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

938.5 miles 1510.4 km · straight line
1183 miles actual route 1903.8 km · driving distance
20h 16min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Oakland?

The distance from Fort Collins to Oakland is 938.5 miles (1510.4 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1183 miles, taking about 20h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Oakland in California.

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 Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 16min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 19min $95–$177* Budget
Train ~26h 21min $142–$414* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Oakland

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM