Fort Collins

Colorado

1
Destination

Find driving times and distances from Fort Collins, USA to 1 destinations. Accurate drive times, mileage, and fuel costs for every trip.

Driving Times from Fort Collins

1 destinations sorted by distance

Short Drives (under 3 hours) — 1 routes

Denver
65 miles
1h 10min

Nearby Cities

Loveland (13 mi)Greeley (23 mi)Estes Park (27 mi)Longmont (29 mi)Rocky Mountain NP (36 mi)Boulder (41 mi)

Routes to Fort Collins

Denver → Fort Collins

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Fort Collins from Denver?
Fort Collins is approximately 65 miles from Denver, with a driving time of around 1h 10min. Drive times vary based on traffic and route chosen.
What cities are within 3 hours of Fort Collins?
Denver is the only city within 3 hours of Fort Collins. Browse the short drives section above for the full list.
How many driving routes are available from Fort Collins?
Fort Collins has 1 driving routes in our database, covering destinations across the US. Each route includes drive time, distance, gas cost, and the best times to travel.

How Far Is Fort Collins from Major Cities?

Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Fort Collins to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is Denver, roughly 70 miles away by road.

Denver~70 mi · 1h 15m
Salt Lake City~430 mi · 7h 30m
Albuquerque~465 mi · 8h
Omaha~575 mi · 10h
Oklahoma City~650 mi · 11h 15m

Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.

Nearest Major Airports to Fort Collins

If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Fort Collins by road:

Denver (DEN)~65 mi · 1h
Rapid City (RAP)~310 mi · 5h 15m

Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.

Driving from Fort Collins: What to Know

Fort Collins sits in Colorado, in the Mountain West, and most trips out of town start on the local highway network before joining the interstate system. Fill up before you leave — fuel is usually cheaper in town than at highway service plazas — and check conditions before longer drives, since weather in the Mountain West can change travel times considerably. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-15, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.

All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.

Plan Your Drive from Fort Collins

Fort Collins serves as a great base for exploring by car, with 1 route available on this page. Whether you need a quick commute estimate or want to map out a weekend road trip, you will find driving times and costs for every destination below. Each route includes up-to-date data on distance, fuel estimates at current prices, toll costs where applicable, and recommendations for the best departure times. Tap any card to see the full route details and start planning your drive.