Fort Collins to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Collins from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Fort Collins to Salt Lake City is 356.8 miles (574.2 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located W of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.1 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Salt Lake City in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins and Salt Lake City. 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.