Weekend Drives from Fort Collins, CO
Routes
8
Avg Distance
95 mi
Avg Drive
1h 51m
Destinations
8
If you're looking for a drive that doesn't eat your whole weekend, Fort Collins, CO delivers. 11 mapped routes, 11 unique destinations, and an average drive of 112 miles — close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner.
Planning Tips
- Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Fort Collins, CO — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
- Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
- Check fuel prices at your destination versus Fort Collins, CO — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 mapped routes from Fort Collins, CO that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 11 unique destinations. Average distance is about 112 miles one way.
Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.
All Weekend Drives
Fort Collins, CO → Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
48.7 mi
1h 6m
Score: 6/10
Fort Collins, CO → Derby, CO
60.8 mi
1h 12m
Score: 7/10
Fort Collins, CO → Denver, CO
63.5 mi
1h 17m
Score: 7/10
Fort Collins, CO → Meridian, CO
82.2 mi
1h 38m
Score: 7/10
Fort Collins, CO → Strasburg, CO
93.5 mi
1h 41m
Score: 7/10
Fort Collins, CO → Byers, CO
99.2 mi
1h 47m
Score: 7/10
Fort Collins, CO → Colorado Springs, CO
132.7 mi
2h 30m
Score: 8/10
Fort Collins, CO → Cañon City, CO
178 mi
3h 35m
Score: 8/10