Fort Collins, CO Road Trips

Fort Collins, CO serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 14-mile quick runs to 322-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Fort Collins, CO spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

31

Longest Drive

356.5 mi

Montrose, CO

Quickest Drive

25m

Windsor, CO

Plan Around Fort Collins, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Fort Collins, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Montrose, CO to Fort Collins, CO 356.5 mi · 6h 56m Rangely, CO to Fort Collins, CO 337.7 mi · 5h 48m Delta, CO to Fort Collins, CO 336.5 mi · 5h 29m Trinidad, CO to Fort Collins, CO 260.8 mi · 4h 42m

Continue From Fort Collins, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Fort Collins, CO to Rangely, CO 322.3 mi · 7h 8m Fort Collins, CO to Fruita, CO 314.3 mi · 5h 51m Fort Collins, CO to Aspen, CO 218.8 mi · 5h 12m Fort Collins, CO to Cañon City, CO 178 mi · 3h 35m

Trips from Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins, CO to Rangely, CO

322.3 mi 7h 8m

Fort Collins, CO to Fruita, CO

314.3 mi 5h 51m

Fort Collins, CO to Aspen, CO

218.8 mi 5h 12m

Fort Collins, CO to Cañon City, CO

178 mi 3h 35m

Fort Collins, CO to Colorado Springs, CO

146.3 mi 2h 13m

Fort Collins, CO to Byers, CO

99.2 mi 1h 47m

Fort Collins, CO to Denver, CO

63.5 mi 1h 17m

Fort Collins, CO to Frederick, CO

41.9 mi 50m

Fort Collins, CO to Greeley, CO

31.2 mi 43m

Fort Collins, CO to Loveland, CO

13.5 mi 25m

Driving from Fort Collins, CO

Expect an average of 143 miles and about 2h 54m behind the wheel when leaving Fort Collins, CO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 322 miles (7h 8m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Fort Collins, CO include Rangely, CO (322.3 mi, 7h 8m), Fruita, CO (314.3 mi, 5h 51m), Aspen, CO (218.8 mi, 5h 12m), Cañon City, CO (178 mi, 3h 35m), and Colorado Springs, CO (146.3 mi, 2h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 143-mile drive from Fort Collins, CO, expect to burn about 5.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Fort Collins, CO and 21 routes heading into Fort Collins, CO, covering 31 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 322 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fort Collins, CO covers 322 miles and takes approximately 7h 8m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Fort Collins, CO runs about 143 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Collins, CO include Rangely, CO, Fruita, CO, Aspen, CO and Cañon City, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.