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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.99 mi
01h 36m
Flight
80.06 mi
128.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.06 mi
Kilometers
128.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.99 mi
Kilometers
151.26 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM MDT
Return by in Brush
Sat, Apr 18, 3:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush
2026-04-17T23:54
Arrive Fort Collins
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush
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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Brush
58.3 mi
00h 48m
To Fort Collins
35.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph N
Destination
45°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Clayton Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Clayton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Emerson Street

    127 m · 24 sec · West Emerson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Colorado Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    57.7 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Hudson

    1129 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bison Highway

    7 m · 1 sec · East Bison Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway

    1468 ft · 25 sec · East Bison Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bison Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · East Bison Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1481 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · CanAm Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    829 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 18

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 23

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 23

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 20

    3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 20

  18. 18

    Continue on Pine Cone Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pine Cone Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 15

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Firestone Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Firestone Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    29 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

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

    976 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 49 sec · West Mulberry Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 27 sec · South Meldrum Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 16 sec · West Magnolia Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 37 sec · South Sherwood Street

  29. 29

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Colorado Avenue
58.7 mi · 63%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29 mi · 31%
East Bison Highway
8.28 mi · 9%
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 4%
County Road 20
3.16 mi · 3%
Firestone Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 48m from Brush
Leave By
3:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Fort Lupton City Hall

Fort Lupton , CO
130 S McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 80.06 mi (128.85 km).

Brush

#1 Brush

City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States

Population5,438
Coordinates40.2588700, -103.6238400
Altitude1286
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: Clayton Street (-103.623311, 40.258874)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.55
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brush and Fort Collins. The current time is 23:54:25.

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.