Fort Collins to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1468.2 miles 2362.8 km · straight line
1695.4 miles actual route 2728.5 km · driving distance
31h 11min estimated drive time
$163 - $201 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Raleigh?

The distance from Fort Collins to Raleigh is 1468.2 miles (2362.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1695.4 miles, taking about 31h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 11min $163 - $201 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 25min $136–$254* Budget
Train ~40h 32min $203–$593* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 489 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM