Fort Collins to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.8 miles 1068.3 km · straight line
957.8 miles actual route 1541.5 km · driving distance
16h 55min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Tucson?

The distance from Fort Collins to Tucson is 663.8 miles (1068.3 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 957.8 miles, taking about 16h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Tucson in Arizona.

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 Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 55min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 18min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~22h 0min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Tucson

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM