Drive Time
7h 8m
Distance
322.3 mi
519 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Photo: Yevhen Sukhenko
The drive from Fort Collins, CO to Rangely, CO covers 322.3 miles and takes about 7h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Mountain Avenue, North Shields Street, Highway 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.84 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
161.1 miles from Fort Collins, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 8m drive with frequent turns across 322.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Collins, CO to Rangely, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Mountain Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Shields Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 287 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WY 130 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Snowy Range Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins, CO and Rangely, CO.
Start on South Sherwood Street
Turn left onto West Mountain Avenue
Turn right onto North Shields Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Shields Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Shields Street
Turn left onto North Highway 287
Keep slight right to continue on North Highway 287
Continue on US Highway 287
Continue on South 3rd Street
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward WY 130, WY 230: Snowy Range Road
Turn left onto Snowy Range Road
Continue on Jackson Street
Continue on State Highway 230
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn slight right
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn right
Continue straight
Turn left onto County Road 134
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Continue on West Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.1 miles or 3h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rangely, CO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fort Collins, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Collins, CO
This is one driving day of about 322.3 miles and 7h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 161.1 mi from Fort Collins, CO · 3h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 161.1 miles from Fort Collins, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Rangely, 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 Rangely, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$48.84 one way
$97.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
| premium | $4.43 | $56.25 | $112.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.60 | $143.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.84 | $15.47 |
| Efficient EV | 80.6 | 0 | $28.20 | $12.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.9 | 1 | $45.12 | $20.63 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Fort Collins on Saturday
Local time
4:57 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Rangely on Saturday
Local time
4:57 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
40°F
Boulder, CO
161 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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