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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fort Collins and Denver is 58.7 miles (94.46 km).

Flight distance from Fort Collins, CO to Denver, CO is 58.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Fort Collins to Denver with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fort Collins, Colorado to Denver, Colorado is: 63.73 miles (102.56 km) by car.

Driving from Fort Collins to Denver will take approximately 01 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Fort Collins is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Colorado State University and the Fort Collins Museum of Art.

Population 168234
GPS Coordinates 40°35'7"N 105°5'4"W
Latitude 40.5852600
Longitude -105.0844200
Altitude 1525
Country United States
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#2 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Denver is a major center for the financial services industry and is home to the Denver Broncos football team.

Population 735538
GPS Coordinates 39°44'21"N 104°59'5"W
Latitude 39.7391500
Longitude -104.9847000
Altitude 1609
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Collins and Denver

The distance between Fort Collins and Denver is 103 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Denver. The current time is 21:01:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.51 liters (2.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Collins and Denver.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Collins to Denver is $8.19 (diesel $10.65).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $8.19 $9.07 $9.73 $10.65

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Collins and Denver (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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