How far is Bennett, CO from Fort Collins, CO?

The driving distance from Bennett, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.3 mi
01h 31m
Flight
66.8 mi
107.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.8 mi
Kilometers
107.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.3 mi
Kilometers
143.72 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Wed, Apr 22, 7:08 PM MDT
Return by in Bennett
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennett
2026-04-22T17:37
Arrive Fort Collins
Wed, Apr 22, 7:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennett
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Bennett
44.6 mi
00h 45m
To Fort Collins
44.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 25 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bennett and Fort Collins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennett and Fort Collins.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    56 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    555 ft · 26 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Palmer Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · Palmer Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    156 m · 11 sec · Adams Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue

    1639 ft · 44 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins

    1608 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort Collins, Denver International Airport

    73 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Gun Club Road

    134 m · 10 sec · North Gun Club Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward E470 Toll North

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    24.9 mi · 25 min · E-470

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins

    1652 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins

    2582 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.2 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins

    976 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennett and Fort Collins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
55.8 mi · 62%
E-470
25.2 mi · 28%
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 4%
South 1st Street
1.18 mi · 1%
I 25 North
0.49 mi · 1%
E470 Toll North
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

41.2 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 45m from Bennett
Leave By
3:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bennett and Mostly Sunny near Fort Collins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bennett to Fort Collins?

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Bennett and 44.7 miles from Fort Collins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bennett and Mostly Sunny near Fort Collins.

Stop Ideas Near Erie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennett and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 66.8 mi (107.51 km).

Bennett

#1 Bennett

Town in Colorado

Population3,017
Coordinates39.7588700, -104.4274600
Altitude1672
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.427404, 39.758869)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.86 $25.73
Premium $4.39 $13.83 $27.66
Diesel $4.74 $14.92 $29.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennett and Fort Collins. The current time is 17:37:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.