How far is Delta, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Delta, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 336.5 miles (541.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Home Rule Municipality that is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delta and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta and Fort Collins.
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Start on the route
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
571 ft · 20 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
5 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on 32 Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
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Turn right
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
233.3 mi · 4 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1098 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi · 42 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 · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Continue on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 39 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 Delta and Fort Collins.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
233 mi · 04h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Delta 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 Delta to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 336.5 miles (541.6 km) and usually takes 05h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.1 miles from Delta and 168.5 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 133 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.90 one way or $87.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Delta and Mostly Sunny near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Avon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delta and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 203.49 mi (327.48 km).
#1 Delta
City in Colorado
| Population | 9,030 |
| Coordinates | 38.7422100, -108.0689600 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| 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: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $43.90 | $87.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $48.48 | $96.95 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $52.12 | $104.24 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $56.23 | $112.46 |
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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