Origin
Delta, CO
Evening in Delta on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delta, CO to Fort Collins, CO
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
336.5 mi
542 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delta, CO
Ofspace LLC, Culture
Fort Collins, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
The drive from Delta, CO to Fort Collins, CO covers 336.5 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 4th Street, Main Street, 32 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.3 miles from Delta, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 336.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Delta, CO to Fort Collins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 32 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Heartland Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta, CO and Fort Collins, CO.
1
Start on the route
187 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue straight
16 mi
·
18 min
5
Continue straight
12 mi
·
14 min
6
Continue on 32 Road
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
32 Road
7
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
8
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
233 mi
·
4 hr 22 min
·
I 70 East: Denver
10
Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Heartland Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 25 North: Fort Collins
13
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Valley Highway
14
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Valley Highway
16
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
42 mi
·
41 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
CO 14 West: Fort Collins
18
Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mulberry Street
19
Continue on West Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
20
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
499 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Meldrum Street
21
Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
476 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
22
Continue on South Sherwood Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Sherwood Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.3 miles from Delta, CO, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.3 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Collins, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delta, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delta, CO
This is one driving day of about 336.5 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delta, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.3 mi from Delta, CO · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.3 miles from Delta, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Collins, CO
The final approach into Fort Collins, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Collins, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.99 one way
$101.98 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $54.10 | $108.21 |
| premium | $4.43 | $58.73 | $117.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.76 | $149.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101 | 1 | $35.33 | $16.15 |
| Efficient EV | 84.1 | 0 | $29.44 | $13.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.6 | 1 | $47.11 | $21.54 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Collins, CO
Evening in Fort Collins on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Delta, CO to Fort Collins, CO covers 336.5 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 4th Street, Main Street, 32 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.3 miles from Delta, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Delta, CO to Fort Collins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Delta, CO to Fort Collins, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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