Fort Collins to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

625.5 miles 1006.7 km · straight line
880.5 miles actual route 1417.1 km · driving distance
16h 35min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Phoenix?

The distance from Fort Collins to Phoenix is 625.5 miles (1006.7 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 880.5 miles, taking about 16h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Phoenix 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 35min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 54min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~21h 34min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM