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

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Cedaredge, CO is about 323 miles (519.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
322.99 mi
06h 40m
Flight
190.59 mi
306.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.59 mi
Kilometers
306.72 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.99 mi
Kilometers
519.81 km
Drive Time
06h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedaredge
Sat, May 2, 3:52 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Sat, May 2, 10:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-05-01T21:12
Arrive Cedaredge
Sat, May 2, 3:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Collins
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Minturn
CO

Town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From Fort Collins
161.4 mi
03h 20m
To Cedaredge
161.6 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    207.8 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: De Beque

    1686 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Roan Creek Road

    539 ft · 10 sec · Roan Creek Road

  16. 16

    Continue on De Beque Cutoff Road

    11.1 mi · 27 min · De Beque Cutoff Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    40.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest Aspen Avenue

    719 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Aspen Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest 3rd Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
213 mi · 66%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 13%
De Beque Cutoff Road
11.1 mi · 3%
North Valley Highway
10.9 mi · 3%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 1%
I 76 West
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left

208 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+132.4 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minturn
03h 20m from Fort Collins
Leave By
10:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Collins and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedaredge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323 miles (519.8 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Minturn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.4 miles from Fort Collins and 161.6 miles from Cedaredge.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.4 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.16 one way or $84.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Collins and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedaredge.

Stop Ideas Near Minturn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Minturn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minturn.

BUS

Vail, Colorado

10 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

29 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

55 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

66 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Cedaredge. Straight-line distance: 190.59 mi (306.72 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

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

#2 Cedaredge

City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America

Population2,313
Coordinates38.9016500, -107.9264500
Altitude1899
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Cedaredge (-107.92645, 38.90165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.4 gal
43.14 L · about $42.16
Round trip
$84.31
22.8 gal · 86.28 L
Estimated CO2
101.3 kg one way
Round trip: 202.6 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $42.16 $84.31
Mid-grade $4.08 $46.56 $93.12
Premium $4.39 $50.06 $100.11
Diesel $4.74 $54.00 $108.00

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Cedaredge. The current time is 21:12:33.

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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.