How far is Brush, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Brush, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brush and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brush and Fort Collins.
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Start on Clayton Street
56 m · 10 sec · Clayton Street
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Turn left onto West Emerson Street
127 m · 24 sec · West Emerson Street
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Turn left onto Colorado Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
57.7 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Hudson
1129 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bison Highway
7 m · 1 sec · East Bison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway
1468 ft · 25 sec · East Bison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bison Highway
41 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway
8 mi · 10 min · East Bison Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Take the ramp right
1481 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight left
829 ft · 11 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 18
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 18
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 23
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 23
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Turn left onto County Road 20
3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 20
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Continue on Pine Cone Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Pine Cone Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road 15
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 15
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Turn left onto Firestone Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Firestone Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
976 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street
4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Continue on West Mulberry Street
1543 ft · 49 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 27 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
145 m · 16 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Continue on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 37 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brush and Fort Collins.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Colorado Avenue
Merge slight left
57.7 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Brush and Rain And Snow Showers near Fort Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brush to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Brush and 35.7 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Brush and Rain And Snow Showers near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brush and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 80.06 mi (128.85 km).
#1 Brush
City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 40.2588700, -103.6238400 |
| Altitude | 1286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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