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

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Berkley, CO is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
60.58 mi
01h 10m
Flight
54.04 mi
86.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.04 mi
Kilometers
86.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.58 mi
Kilometers
97.49 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:07 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Fri, Apr 17, 2:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-04-17T11:56
Arrive Berkley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:07 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
30.3 mi
00h 35m
To Berkley
30.3 mi
00h 35m

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
42°F
Friday

Snow Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Federal Boulevard

    1303 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Federal Boulevard

    2210 ft · 52 sec · Federal Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Federal Boulevard

    1099 ft · 27 sec · Federal Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Federal Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 68%
North Valley Highway
10.9 mi · 18%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 6%
Heartland Expressway
1.74 mi · 3%
I 76 West
0.91 mi · 2%
Federal Boulevard
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 35m from Fort Collins
Leave By
4:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Fort Collins and Snow Showers near Berkley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 30.3 miles from Fort Collins and 30.3 miles from Berkley.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 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 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 Berkley. Straight-line distance: 54.04 mi (86.97 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

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

#2 Berkley

Census designated place

Population11,207
Coordinates39.8044300, -105.0260900
Altitude1589
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Berkley (-105.02609, 39.80443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.39 $9.40 $18.79
Diesel $4.74 $10.14 $20.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Berkley. The current time is 11:56:53.

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.