Fort Collins to Urbana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

887.9 miles 1429 km · straight line
1065.5 miles estimated 1714.8 km · driving distance
21h 26min estimated drive time
$103 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Urbana?

The distance from Fort Collins to Urbana is 887.9 miles (1429 km) as the crow flies. Urbana is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1065.5 miles, taking about 21h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Urbana in Illinois.

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 Urbana. 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 Urbana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 26min $103 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 43min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 52min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Urbana

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Urbana
40.11°N, 88.21°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients