Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
337.7 mi
543 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Photo: Jacob Moore
The drive from Rangely, CO to Fort Collins, CO covers 337.7 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, County Road 1, Lincoln Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.17 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
168.9 miles from Rangely, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 48m drive with frequent turns across 337.7 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
This is a straightforward 5h 48m 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 Rangely, CO to Fort Collins, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Victory Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 230 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Snowy Range Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Rangely, CO and Fort Collins, CO.
Start on West Main Street
Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Turn right onto County Road 1
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Street
Turn slight right onto East Victory Way
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on State Highway 230
Continue on Jackson Street
Continue on Snowy Range Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
Continue on US Highway 287
Continue on North Highway 287
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 287
Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 287
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 West Mountain Avenue
Turn right onto South Sherwood Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.9 miles or 2h 54m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Collins, CO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rangely, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rangely, CO
This is one driving day of about 337.7 miles and 5h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.9 mi from Rangely, CO · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 168.9 miles from Rangely, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$51.17 one way
$102.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $54.30 | $108.60 |
| premium | $4.43 | $58.94 | $117.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.03 | $150.05 |
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: 118.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.46 | $16.21 |
| Efficient EV | 84.4 | 0 | $29.55 | $13.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.1 | 1 | $47.28 | $21.61 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 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 Rangely on Saturday
Local time
3:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Fort Collins on Saturday
Local time
3:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
40°F
Boulder, CO
169 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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