How far is Fort Carson, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Carson, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Carson and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Carson and Fort Collins.
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Start on Prussman Avenue
640 ft · 24 sec · Prussman Avenue
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Turn right onto Chiles Avenue
2344 ft · 1 min · Chiles Avenue
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Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard
2262 ft · 1 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nelson Boulevard
43 m · 4 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Nelson Boulevard
818 ft · 22 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
609 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Ronald Reagan 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 · 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 Fort Carson and Fort Collins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
70.1 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Fort Carson and 85.3 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.34 one way or $40.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Carson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Carson and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 128.63 mi (207.01 km).
#1 Fort Carson
United States Army installation
| Population | 13,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.7374900, -104.7888600 |
| Altitude | 1780 |
| 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 (-105.084316, 40.585259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $22.46 | $44.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $26.05 | $52.11 |
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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