How far is Fort Collins, CO from Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
48.67 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.01 mi
59.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.01 mi
Kilometers
59.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.67 mi
Kilometers
78.32 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aristocrat Ranchettes
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-04-19T12:33
Arrive Aristocrat Ranchettes
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Collins
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 Fort Collins
24.4 mi
00h 33m
To Aristocrat Ranchettes
24.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Aristocrat Ranchettes.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 41 sec · South Sherwood Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 20 sec · West Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Mulberry Street

    1494 ft · 42 sec · West Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Mulberry Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    28.7 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West

    1659 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 119

    659 ft · 16 sec · Highway 119

  10. 10

    Continue on Firestone Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Firestone Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 15

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pine Cone Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pine Cone Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 20

    3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 20

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 23

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    4.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 18

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    2659 ft · 2 min · Henry Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Aristocrat Ranchettes.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28.7 mi · 59%
County Road 18
4.4 mi · 9%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 8%
County Road 20
3.16 mi · 7%
Firestone Boulevard
2.85 mi · 6%
County Road 15
2.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

28.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 33m from Fort Collins
Leave By
4:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Sunny near Aristocrat Ranchettes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Aristocrat Ranchettes?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 24.4 miles from Fort Collins and 24.4 miles from Aristocrat Ranchettes.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Collins and Sunny near Aristocrat Ranchettes.

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 13.8 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 13.8 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

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 Fort Collins and Aristocrat Ranchettes. Straight-line distance: 37.01 mi (59.56 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Aristocrat Ranchettes

#2 Aristocrat Ranchettes

Census-designated place in Weld County, Colorado

Population1,344
Coordinates40.1091500, -104.7624700
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Aristocrat Ranchettes (-104.76247, 40.10915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $6.36
Round trip
$12.72
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.36 $12.72
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.02 $14.05
Premium $4.39 $7.55 $15.11
Diesel $4.74 $8.15 $16.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Aristocrat Ranchettes. The current time is 12:33:29.

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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.