Fort Collins to Willmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Collins from Willmar?
The distance from Fort Collins to Willmar is 596.8 miles (960.4 km) as the crow flies. Willmar is located NE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 716.1 miles, taking about 14h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Willmar in Minnesota.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins and Willmar. 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 Willmar
Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Willmar
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator