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

The driving distance from Berkley, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.12 mi
01h 06m
Flight
54.04 mi
86.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.04 mi
Kilometers
86.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.12 mi
Kilometers
98.36 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM MDT
Return by in Berkley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkley
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Fort Collins
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berkley
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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Berkley
30.4 mi
00h 33m
To Fort Collins
30.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW
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 Berkley and Fort Collins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Federal Boulevard

    1710 ft · 44 sec · Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto I 76 East

    1698 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway

  4. 4

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

    1098 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.7 mi · 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

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

    976 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkley 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi · 68%
North Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 17%
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 7%
Heartland Expressway
1.61 mi · 3%
I 25 North
1.44 mi · 2%
Federal Boulevard
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

41.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 33m from Berkley
Leave By
4:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berkley 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 Berkley to Fort Collins?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Berkley and 30.6 miles from Fort Collins.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkley and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 54.04 mi (86.97 km).

Berkley

#1 Berkley

Census designated place

Population11,207
Coordinates39.8044300, -105.0260900
Altitude1589
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Boulevard (-105.025392, 39.80443)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.084316, 40.585259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.98
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.99 $15.98
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.82 $17.64
Premium $4.39 $9.48 $18.97
Diesel $4.74 $10.23 $20.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkley and Fort Collins. The current time is 22:26:20.

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.