Origin
Fort Collins, CO
Night in Fort Collins on Saturday
Local time
10:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fort Collins, CO to Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Collins, CO
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Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
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Trip Overview
Fort Collins, CO to Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO is 48.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and County Road 18, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Colorado, moving from the Mountain West region to the same region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it less about covering ground quickly and more about navigating through various roads. It’s a straightforward, short trip perfect for a single-day excursion, offering a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 28.7 mi | 28m |
| County Road 18 | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| East Mulberry Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| County Road 20 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Firestone Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| County Road 15 | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road 23 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Pine Cone Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 28.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins, CO and Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO.
1
Start on South Sherwood Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Sherwood Street
2
Continue on West Magnolia Street
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
3
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
499 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Meldrum Street
4
Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
5
Continue on East Mulberry Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mulberry Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 25 South: Denver
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 25
29 mi
·
28 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 240
Toward CO 119 West
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto CO 119
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Highway 119
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Firestone Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Firestone Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto County Road 15
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 15
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Pine Cone Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Cone Avenue
13
Continue on County Road 20
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 20
14
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 23
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 23
15
Turn left onto County Road 18
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 18
16
Turn right onto Henry Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Street
17
Arrive at destination
Henry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24.3 miles from Fort Collins, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Meldrum Street
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Mulberry Street
Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 25 South: Denver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 25 South: Denver
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward CO 119 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 240
Toward CO 119 West
6
36.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
County Road 15
Turn right onto County Road 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.34 one way
$14.68 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO
Night in Aristocrat Ranchettes on Saturday
Local time
10:43 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway, with 0% of the route being on highways. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 28.7 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. As you transition from the main highway, you'll navigate through local roads like County Road 18 and East Mulberry Street. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction more often, making it a more engaging, turn-heavy local experience for the entire 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Meldrum Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 48.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.2 miles (South Meldrum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Meldrum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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