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

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Basalt, CO is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.49 mi
04h 48m
Flight
133.05 mi
214.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.05 mi
Kilometers
214.13 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.49 mi
Kilometers
387.03 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basalt
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Thu, Apr 16, 8:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-04-15T23:18
Arrive Basalt
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Collins
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dillon
CO

Town in Colorado, USA

From Fort Collins
120.2 mi
02h 24m
To Basalt
120.3 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.4 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    153.2 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 82 East: Glenwood Springs, Aspen

    747 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Laurel Street

    119 m · 15 sec · Laurel Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1204 ft · 45 sec · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2084 ft · 49 sec · 8th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    54 m · 3 sec · 27th Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    692 ft · 19 sec · 27th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Glen Avenue

    19.1 mi · 31 min · Glen Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Two Rivers Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Two Rivers Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Midland Avenue

    786 ft · 23 sec · Midland Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
158 mi · 66%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 17%
Glen Avenue
19.1 mi · 8%
North Valley Highway
10.9 mi · 5%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 2%
Two Rivers Road
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.5 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dillon
02h 24m from Fort Collins
Leave By
7:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Basalt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Dillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Fort Collins and 120.3 miles from Basalt.

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

The direct path is about 133 miles (214.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.40 one way or $62.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Basalt.

Stop Ideas Near Dillon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dillon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dillon.

BUS

Frisco, Colorado

7 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Vail, Colorado

26 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

40 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Fairplay, CO

45 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Basalt. Straight-line distance: 133.05 mi (214.13 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Basalt

#2 Basalt

Town of the United States

Population4,183
Coordinates39.3688700, -107.0328200
Altitude2015
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Basalt (-107.03282, 39.36887)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.12 L · about $31.40
Round trip
$62.79
16.98 gal · 64.24 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $31.40 $62.79
Mid-grade $4.08 $34.67 $69.35
Premium $4.39 $37.28 $74.56
Diesel $4.74 $40.22 $80.43

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Basalt. The current time is 23:18:34.

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.