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

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Bennett, CO is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
89.1 mi
01h 38m
Flight
66.8 mi
107.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.8 mi
Kilometers
107.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.1 mi
Kilometers
143.4 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennett
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-04-17T22:19
Arrive Bennett
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Fort Collins
44.6 mi
00h 49m
To Bennett
44.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph NNE
Destination
44°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.9 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield

    1153 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on E 470 Toll: Limon

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on E 470 Toll: Limon

    948 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on E-470

    24.6 mi · 25 min · E-470

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Aurora, Denver, Limon

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Gun Club Road

    1119 ft · 30 sec · North Gun Club Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 70 East: Limon

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.6 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 79: Bennett

    1349 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue

    1679 ft · 49 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    126 m · 7 sec · Adams Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Palmer Avenue

    59 m · 9 sec · Palmer Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    555 ft · 30 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    56 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
55.5 mi · 62%
E-470
24.6 mi · 28%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 4%
South 1st Street
1.24 mi · 1%
E 470 Toll
0.82 mi · 1%
I 70
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

40.9 mi · 00h 41m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 49m from Fort Collins
Leave By
3:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Fort Collins and Rain And Snow Likely near Bennett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Fort Collins and 44.6 miles from Bennett.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 3:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Fort Collins and Rain And Snow Likely near Bennett.

Stop Ideas Near Erie

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 Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Bennett. Straight-line distance: 66.8 mi (107.51 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

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

#2 Bennett

Town in Colorado

Population3,017
Coordinates39.7588700, -104.4274600
Altitude1672
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Bennett (-104.42746, 39.75887)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.22
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.61 $23.22
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.82 $25.65
Premium $4.39 $13.79 $27.58
Diesel $4.74 $14.87 $29.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Bennett. The current time is 22:19:55.

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.