Origin
Todd Creek, CO
Night in Todd Creek on Friday
Local time
11:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Todd Creek, CO to Fort Collins, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Todd Creek, CO
Keith Cassill
Fort Collins, CO
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Trip Overview
This 52.2-mile drive from Todd Creek to Fort Collins, Colorado, is a straightforward, single-day trip that will take you about 1 hour and 2 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and East Mulberry Street, with no highway driving involved. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this route is an economical option for a short excursion within the Mountain West region. It's an easy journey, perfect for a quick getaway without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This drive will feel more like navigating through local roads and communities rather than open highway cruising. The character of the road will likely involve more frequent turns and adjustments as you transition between different local streets like East 160th Avenue.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Emporia Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Emporia Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CO 7 / East 160th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (I 25 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Emporia Street
Turn left onto Emporia Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CO 7 / East 160th Avenue
Turn left onto CO 7 / East 160th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 25 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 25 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 269B
Toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
5
47.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CO 14 / East Mulberry Street
Merge onto CO 14 / East Mulberry Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 39.9 mi | 39m |
| East 160th Avenue | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| East Mulberry Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Yosemite Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 153rd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Emporia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Sherwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 39.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Todd Creek, CO and Fort Collins, CO.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Emporia Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Emporia Street
3
Turn right onto East 153rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 153rd Avenue
4
Turn right onto Yosemite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Yosemite Street
5
Turn left onto CO 7
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East 160th Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
7
Merge onto I 25
40 mi
·
39 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 269B
Toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
9
Merge onto CO 14
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on West Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
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 destination
South Sherwood Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Todd Creek, CO · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Todd Creek, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.73 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
| premium | $4.39 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Fort Collins, CO
Night in Fort Collins on Friday
Local time
11:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Johnstown, CO
26 mi in
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 Todd Creek, CO to Fort Collins, CO covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East 160th Avenue, East Mulberry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 miles from Todd Creek, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.86 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Emporia Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CO 7 / East 160th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (I 25 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Todd Creek, CO to Fort Collins, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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