How far is Fort Collins, CO from Campion, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Campion, CO is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Campion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Campion.
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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 · 44 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South College Avenue
7 mi · 13 min · South College Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 287
1 mi · 1 min · South Highway 287
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Continue on Buchanan Avenue
1803 ft · 41 sec · Buchanan Avenue
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Continue on North Lincoln Avenue
2278 ft · 56 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on North Cleveland Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 42nd Street Southeast
1070 ft · 29 sec · 42nd Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 42nd Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Campion.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South College Avenue
Turn right onto South College Avenue
7 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Campion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Campion?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Fort Collins and 8.5 miles from Campion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Campion.
Stop Ideas Near Loveland
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 Loveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Campion. Straight-line distance: 16.3 mi (26.23 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 Campion
Unincorporated community in Colorado
| Population | 1,839 |
| Coordinates | 40.3494300, -105.0777600 |
| Altitude | 1560 |
| Country | United States |
End: Campion (-105.07776, 40.34943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
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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