Origin
Milliken, CO
Morning in Milliken on Tuesday
Local time
6:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milliken, CO to Fort Collins, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 28.6-mile journey from Milliken, CO, to Fort Collins, CO, is a quick 39-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $4, it's an economical option for a short excursion within the Mountain West region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Broad Street, and East Mulberry Street. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, no overnight stays are necessary. The overall feel of this drive is that of a turn-heavy local exploration, perfect for a quick visit or an addition to a larger Colorado adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 16.8 mi | 16m |
| Broad Street | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| East Mulberry Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Sherwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Meldrum Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Magnolia Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Grace Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 16.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milliken, CO and Fort Collins, CO.
1
Start on this road
108 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
171 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right onto South Grace Avenue
152 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Grace Avenue
4
Turn left onto CO 60
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto I 25
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 269B
Toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
8
Merge onto CO 14
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on West Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
499 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Meldrum Street
11
Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
476 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
12
Continue on South Sherwood Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Sherwood Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Sherwood Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CO 60 / Broad Street
Turn left onto CO 60 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
23.9 mi into trip
|
~29m 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.
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South Meldrum Street
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.62 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Fort Collins on Tuesday
Local time
6:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
32°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
22 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
39m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage contributing to the total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This drive will likely feel more like navigating through towns and connecting local roads rather than cruising on a major highway. The road character will likely involve frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between different local thoroughfares like Broad Street and East Mulberry Street.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 28.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CO 60 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Collins, CO
Full guide →Fort Collins is a city of about 170,000 in north central region of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of Larimer County, the city lies 59 miles (95 km) north of Denver on the Cache La Poudre River at the eastern edge of the Front Range foothills. Fort Collins is the home of Colorado State University and is a major research center.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 16.8 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 Fort Collins, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CO 60 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Collins, 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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