Fort Collins to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

802.8 miles 1292 km · straight line
963.4 miles estimated 1550.4 km · driving distance
19h 23min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from St. Louis?

The distance from Fort Collins to St. Louis is 802.8 miles (1292 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 963.4 miles, taking about 19h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 23min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 16min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 12min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients