How far is Fort Collins, CO from Burlington, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Burlington, CO is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Burlington.
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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
40.9 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
1153 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on E-470
24.6 mi · 25 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Aurora, Denver, Limon
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North Gun Club Road
1119 ft · 30 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Limon
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
147.2 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385, I 70 Business: Lincoln Street
982 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Street
2721 ft · 50 sec · South Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
2658 ft · 56 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto 15th Street
1880 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
147 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Collins and Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Burlington?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Deer Trail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Fort Collins and 110.7 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 9:20 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.84 one way or $57.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Collins and Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Trail
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 Deer Trail.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 173.33 mi (278.94 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 Burlington
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 3,126 |
| Coordinates | 39.3061100, -102.2693600 |
| Altitude | 1271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-102.26936, 39.30611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $28.84 | $57.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $31.86 | $63.71 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $36.95 | $73.90 |
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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