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

The driving distance from Edgewater, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
67.02 mi
01h 13m
Flight
57.51 mi
92.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.51 mi
Kilometers
92.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.02 mi
Kilometers
107.86 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM MDT
Return by in Edgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewater
2026-04-23T02:38
Arrive Fort Collins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewater
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 Edgewater
32.8 mi
00h 36m
To Fort Collins
34.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph W
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 28 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 25th Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · West 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ingalls Street

    660 ft · 30 sec · Ingalls Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 26th Avenue

    2984 ft · 1 min · West 26th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East

    2288 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Heartland Expressway

  7. 7

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

    1098 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.7 mi · 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

    976 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewater 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi · 62%
North Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 16%
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 6%
Heartland Expressway
3.05 mi · 5%
Sheridan Boulevard
2.76 mi · 4%
I 25 North
1.44 mi · 2%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 36m from Edgewater
Leave By
4:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgewater and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fort Collins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 32.8 miles from Edgewater and 34.2 miles from Fort Collins.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.73 one way or $17.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Edgewater and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 5.9 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 5.9 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

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 Edgewater and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 57.51 mi (92.55 km).

Edgewater

#1 Edgewater

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America

Population5,393
Coordinates39.7530400, -105.0641500
Altitude1640
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: West 25th Avenue (-105.06415, 39.753007)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $8.73
Round trip
$17.45
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.73 $17.45
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.64 $19.28
Premium $4.39 $10.36 $20.73
Diesel $4.74 $11.18 $22.36

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 Edgewater and Fort Collins. The current time is 02:38:28.

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.