How far is Fort Collins, CO from Acres Green, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Acres Green, CO is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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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City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Acres Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Acres Green.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 41 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
145 m · 20 sec · West Magnolia 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 Mulberry Street
1494 ft · 42 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Continue on East Mulberry Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road
1132 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto West County Line Road
881 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East County Line Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn left onto Acres Green Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Acres Green Drive
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Continue on Acres Green Drive
138 m · 20 sec · Acres Green Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Acres Green Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Acres Green.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 00h 41m
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 leaving Fort Collins and Snow Showers near Acres Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Acres Green?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Fort Collins and 40.3 miles from Acres Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Fort Collins and Snow Showers near Acres Green.
Stop Ideas Near Dacono
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Acres Green. Straight-line distance: 71.76 mi (115.49 km).
#1 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acres Green
Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 3,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.5566600, -104.8960900 |
| Altitude | 1778 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acres Green (-104.89609, 39.55666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.51 | $25.03 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
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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