Fort Collins to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1313.4 miles 2113.7 km · straight line
1576 miles estimated 2536.4 km · driving distance
31h 42min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Fort Collins to Pittsburgh is 1313.4 miles (2113.7 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1576 miles, taking about 31h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 42min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 2min $126–$236* Budget
Train ~41h 13min $189–$552* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 438 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients