Fort Collins to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

807.3 miles 1299.3 km · straight line
968.8 miles estimated 1559.2 km · driving distance
19h 29min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
304° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Fort Collins to Tri-Cities is 807.3 miles (1299.3 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located WNW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968.8 miles, taking about 19h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Tri-Cities in Washington.

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 Tri-Cities. 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 Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 29min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 23min $78–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 20min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients