How far is Fort Collins, CO from Gilcrest, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Gilcrest, CO is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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 Gilcrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Gilcrest.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 41 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
145 m · 20 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
1494 ft · 42 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Continue on East Mulberry Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 60: Johnstown, Milliken
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 4 sec
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Continue on West South 1st Street
9 mi · 16 min · West South 1st Street
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto County Road 31
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 31
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Continue on Ash Street
1584 ft · 1 min · Ash Street
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Turn right onto CanAm Highway
1615 ft · 30 sec · CanAm Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
18 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Service Road
111 m · 16 sec · West Service Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Service Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Gilcrest.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.5 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sunny near Gilcrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Gilcrest?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 18 miles from Fort Collins and 18.1 miles from Gilcrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Collins and Sunny near Gilcrest.
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 Gilcrest. Straight-line distance: 26.45 mi (42.56 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 Gilcrest
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.2819300, -104.7777500 |
| Altitude | 1449 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilcrest (-104.77775, 40.28193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
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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