Fort Collins to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Collins from Waukegan?

The distance from Fort Collins to Waukegan is 899.3 miles (1447.3 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located ENE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1079.2 miles, taking about 21h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Waukegan 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 Waukegan. 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.