Trip from Evans, CO to Fort Collins, CO

Drive Time

42m

Distance

34.8 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Fort Collins, CO, CO

Fort Collins, CO

Jacob Moore

Trip Overview

The drive from Evans, CO to Fort Collins, CO covers 34.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 37th Street, 11th Avenue, Highway 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

17.4 miles from Evans, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
37th 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Evans, CO to Fort Collins, CO is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evans, CO to Fort Collins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
37th Street Unavailable Refreshing
11th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 34 Unavailable Refreshing
East Eisenhower Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
I 25 North Unavailable Refreshing
Dwight D Unavailable Refreshing
CO 14 West Unavailable Refreshing
East Mulberry Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 37th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evans, CO and Fort Collins, CO.

1

Start on State Street

341 ft · 24 sec · State Street
2

Turn left onto 37th Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 37th Street
3

Turn right onto 11th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · 11th Avenue
4

Turn left onto Highway 34

15 mi · 24 min · Highway 34
5

Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 25 North: Fort Collins
7

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

12 mi · 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins

0.2 mi · 23 sec · CO 14 West: Fort Collins
9

Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

4.0 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
10

Continue on West Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street
11

Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

499 ft · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
12

Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

476 ft · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street
13

Continue on South Sherwood Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street
14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.4 miles from Evans, CO, or about 21m 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 34.8 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.4 miles or 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

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 Evans, 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 Evans, CO

This is one driving day of about 34.8 miles and 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evans, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Evans, CO · 21m into the drive

Downtown Windsor, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Windsor, CO

17 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.

Popular next leg

Windsor, CO to Fort Collins, CO

17.2 mi · 25m

Pacing Suggestions

Windsor, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Windsor, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Evans, 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

$5.27 one way

$10.55 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.08 $5.60 $11.19
premium $4.43 $6.07 $12.15
diesel $5.64 $7.73 $15.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.65 $1.67
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
EV Truck/SUV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.23

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Evans, CO

Afternoon in Evans on Monday

Local time

12:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Collins, CO

Afternoon in Fort Collins on Monday

Local time

12:08 PM

MDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

36°F

Windsor, CO

17 mi in

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

30 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

42m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Evans, CO to Fort Collins, CO covers 34.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 37th Street, 11th Avenue, Highway 34. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Evans, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Evans, CO to Fort Collins, CO is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evans, CO to Fort Collins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Evans, CO to Fort Collins, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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