How far is Fort Collins, CO from Brush, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Brush, CO is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Brush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Brush.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 41 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
145 m · 20 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
1494 ft · 42 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Continue on East Mulberry Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.5 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
1687 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Continue on East Highway 34
15.7 mi · 26 min · East Highway 34
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34
30.1 mi · 49 min · Highway 34
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Continue on US Highway 34
6.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 34
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Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 71: Brush, Snyder
1428 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
2788 ft · 1 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Howard Street
121 m · 16 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Clayton Street
563 ft · 15 sec · Clayton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Brush.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 34
Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34
30.1 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Brush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Brush?
The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Kersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Fort Collins and 46.9 miles from Brush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Brush.
Stop Ideas Near Kersey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kersey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Brush. Straight-line distance: 80.06 mi (128.85 km).
#1 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brush
City in Morgan County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 40.2588700, -103.6238400 |
| Altitude | 1286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brush (-103.62384, 40.25887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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