Fort Collins, CO Road Trips

Fort Collins, CO serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 14 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 140 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Fort Collins, CO head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city and county seat of Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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Trip Routes

56

Longest Drive

356.5 mi

Montrose, CO

Quickest Drive

25m

Loveland, CO

Plan Around Fort Collins, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Fort Collins, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Montrose, CO to Fort Collins, CO 356.5 mi · 6h 56m Delta, CO to Fort Collins, CO 336.4 mi · 6h 28m Trinidad, CO to Fort Collins, CO 260.8 mi · 4h 42m Craig, CO to Fort Collins, CO 229 mi · 5h 4m

Continue From Fort Collins, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Fort Collins, CO to Rangely, CO 322.3 mi · 7h 8m Fort Collins, CO to Fruita, CO 314.3 mi · 5h 51m Fort Collins, CO to Alamosa, CO 296.3 mi · 5h 34m Fort Collins, CO to Aspen, CO 218.8 mi · 5h 12m

Trips from Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins, CO to Rangely, CO

322.3 mi 7h 8m

Fort Collins, CO to Fruita, CO

314.3 mi 5h 51m

Fort Collins, CO to Alamosa, CO

296.3 mi 5h 34m

Fort Collins, CO to Aspen, CO

218.8 mi 5h 12m

Fort Collins, CO to Cañon City, CO

178 mi 3h 35m

Fort Collins, CO to Limon, CO

143.9 mi 2h 32m

Fort Collins, CO to Byers, CO

99.2 mi 1h 47m

Fort Collins, CO to Strasburg, CO

93.5 mi 1h 41m

Fort Collins, CO to Idaho Springs, CO

92.7 mi 1h 48m

Fort Collins, CO to Aurora, CO

70.2 mi 1h 23m

Fort Collins, CO to Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO

48.7 mi 1h 6m

Fort Collins, CO to Frederick, CO

41.9 mi 50m

Fort Collins, CO to Greeley, CO

32.3 mi 48m

Fort Collins, CO to Loveland, CO

13.5 mi 25m

Driving from Fort Collins, CO

Expect an average of 140 miles and about 2h 50m behind the wheel when leaving Fort Collins, CO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 322 miles (7h 8m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Fort Collins, CO include Rangely, CO (322.3 mi, 7h 8m), Fruita, CO (314.3 mi, 5h 51m), Alamosa, CO (296.3 mi, 5h 34m), Aspen, CO (218.8 mi, 5h 12m), and Cañon City, CO (178 mi, 3h 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 140-mile drive from Fort Collins, CO, expect to burn about 5.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Fort Collins, CO and 42 routes heading into Fort Collins, CO, covering 56 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 322 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fort Collins, CO covers 322 miles and takes approximately 7h 8m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Fort Collins, CO runs about 140 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Collins, CO include Rangely, CO, Fruita, CO, Alamosa, CO and Aspen, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.