How far is Fort Collins, CO from Estes Park, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Estes Park, CO is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Estes Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Estes Park.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 43 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Turn right onto Canyon Avenue
743 ft · 35 sec · Canyon Avenue
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Turn right onto West Mulberry Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto South Taft Hill Road
8 mi · 14 min · South Taft Hill Road
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Continue on North Wilson Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Eisenhower Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Eisenhower Boulevard
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Continue on West Highway 34
22.8 mi · 40 min · West Highway 34
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Continue on Big Thompson Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Big Thompson Road
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Continue on Big Thompson Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Big Thompson Avenue
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Continue on Big Thompson Road
1795 ft · 42 sec · Big Thompson Road
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Continue on East Elkhorn Avenue
1385 ft · 54 sec · East Elkhorn Avenue
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Turn right onto Virginia Drive
67 m · 7 sec · Virginia Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Estes Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Highway 34
Continue on West Highway 34
22.8 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Cloudy near Estes Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Estes Park?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Loveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Fort Collins and 20.8 miles from Estes Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Collins and Mostly Cloudy near Estes Park.
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 Estes Park. Straight-line distance: 27.1 mi (43.62 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 Estes Park
Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,553 |
| Coordinates | 40.3772100, -105.5216700 |
| Altitude | 2300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estes Park (-105.52167, 40.37721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.96 | $11.93 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
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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