How far is Fort Collins, CO from Cimarron Hills, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Cimarron Hills, CO is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.14 mi
02h 36m
Flight
121.05 mi
194.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.05 mi
Kilometers
194.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.14 mi
Kilometers
217.49 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cimarron Hills
Thu, Apr 30, 8:09 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Thu, Apr 30, 10:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-04-30T05:32
Arrive Cimarron Hills
Thu, Apr 30, 8:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Collins
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Glendale
CO

City in Colorado

From Fort Collins
67.6 mi
01h 18m
To Cimarron Hills
67.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Cimarron Hills.

  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

    65 mi · 1 hr 12 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Interquest Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Interquest Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Interquest Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Powers Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Powers Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Constitution Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Constitution Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Peterson Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Peterson Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Palmer Park Boulevard

    159 m · 13 sec · Palmer Park Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palmer Park Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
74.4 mi · 55%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 31%
North Powers Boulevard
10.1 mi · 7%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 3%
Interquest Parkway
2.58 mi · 2%
Constitution Avenue
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

65 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
01h 18m from Fort Collins
Leave By
1:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fort Collins and Rain Showers near Cimarron Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Cimarron Hills?

The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Fort Collins and 67.5 miles from Cimarron Hills.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.64 one way or $35.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fort Collins and Rain Showers near Cimarron Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

7 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

49 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Cimarron Hills. Straight-line distance: 121.05 mi (194.81 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Cimarron Hills

#2 Cimarron Hills

Census designated place

Population16,161
Coordinates38.8586100, -104.6988600
Altitude1965
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Cimarron Hills (-104.69886, 38.85861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.05 L · about $17.64
Round trip
$35.28
9.54 gal · 36.1 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $17.64 $35.28
Mid-grade $4.08 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.39 $20.95 $41.89
Diesel $4.74 $22.60 $45.19

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Cimarron Hills. The current time is 05:32:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.