Fort Collins to Owatonna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

651.4 miles 1048.3 km · straight line
781.7 miles estimated 1258 km · driving distance
15h 44min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Owatonna?

The distance from Fort Collins to Owatonna is 651.4 miles (1048.3 km) as the crow flies. Owatonna is located ENE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781.7 miles, taking about 15h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Owatonna 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins and Owatonna. 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 Owatonna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 44min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 53min $63–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 27min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Owatonna

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Owatonna
44.08°N, 93.23°W
America/Chicago
351m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients