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

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Fort Morgan, CO is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
84.41 mi
02h 04m
Flight
71.42 mi
114.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.42 mi
Kilometers
114.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.41 mi
Kilometers
135.85 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Sat, Apr 18, 5:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-04-18T01:26
Arrive Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Kersey
CO

Village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK

From Fort Collins
42.1 mi
01h 02m
To Fort Morgan
42.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley

    1687 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Highway 34

    15.7 mi · 26 min · East Highway 34

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    30.1 mi · 49 min · Highway 34

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 34

    6.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 34

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Fort Morgan, New Raymer

    1197 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Beaver Avenue

    113 m · 12 sec · East Beaver Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Street

    111 m · 10 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 34
30.1 mi · 36%
US Highway 34
19.7 mi · 23%
East Highway 34
15.7 mi · 19%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.5 mi · 14%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 5%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 34

Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

30.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
71.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kersey
01h 02m from Fort Collins
Leave By
2:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Fort Collins and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Kersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Fort Collins and 42.3 miles from Fort Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kersey

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kersey, 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 Kersey.

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

48 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

52 mi away
623 Main St.
RAIL

Fort Morgan

66 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

71 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Fort Morgan. Straight-line distance: 71.42 mi (114.94 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Fort Morgan

#2 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Fort Morgan (-103.79995, 40.25026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.28 L · about $11.02
Round trip
$22.04
5.96 gal · 22.56 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.02 $22.04
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.17 $24.34
Premium $4.39 $13.09 $26.17
Diesel $4.74 $14.12 $28.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Fort Morgan. The current time is 01:26:18.

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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.