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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fort Collins and Boulder is 40.6 miles (65.35 km).

Flight distance from Fort Collins, CO to Boulder, CO is 40.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fort Collins, Colorado to Boulder, Colorado is: 55.09 miles (88.66 km) by car.

Driving from Fort Collins to Boulder will take approximately 01 hours 04 minutes.

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#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Fort Collins is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Colorado State University and the Fort Collins Museum of Art.

Population 168234
GPS Coordinates 40°35'7"N 105°5'4"W
Latitude 40.5852600
Longitude -105.0844200
Altitude 1525
Country United States
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#2 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado. It is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Colorado Boulder and the Boulder Creek Path.

Population 107645
GPS Coordinates 40°0'54"N 105°16'14"W
Latitude 40.0149900
Longitude -105.2705500
Altitude 1624
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Collins and Boulder

The distance between Fort Collins and Boulder is 89 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Boulder. The current time is 04:46:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.36 liters (1.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Collins and Boulder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Collins to Boulder is $7.08 (diesel $9.21).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $7.08 $7.84 $8.41 $9.21

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Collins and Boulder (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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