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

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Edgewater, CO is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.16 mi
01h 19m
Flight
57.51 mi
92.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.51 mi
Kilometers
92.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.16 mi
Kilometers
104.87 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-04-23T02:46
Arrive Edgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Fort Collins
32.6 mi
00h 39m
To Edgewater
32.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 28 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    1700 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sheridan Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 26th Avenue

    2984 ft · 1 min · West 26th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ingalls Street

    660 ft · 31 sec · Ingalls Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 25th Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · West 25th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 64%
North Valley Highway
10.9 mi · 17%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 6%
Heartland Expressway
3.24 mi · 5%
Sheridan Boulevard
2.93 mi · 5%
I 76 West
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

41.4 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 39m from Fort Collins
Leave By
3:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Fort Collins and 32.6 miles from Edgewater.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.51 one way or $17.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 57.51 mi (92.55 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

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

#2 Edgewater

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America

Population5,393
Coordinates39.7530400, -105.0641500
Altitude1640
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Edgewater (-105.06415, 39.75304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $8.51
Round trip
$17.01
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.51 $17.01
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.39 $18.79
Premium $4.39 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $4.74 $10.90 $21.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Edgewater. The current time is 02:46:20.

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.