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

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Granby, CO is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.43 mi
03h 09m
Flight
56.72 mi
91.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Fort Collins.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.72 mi
Kilometers
91.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.43 mi
Kilometers
166.45 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granby
Sun, May 31, 9:33 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Sun, May 31, 12:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-05-31T06:24
Arrive Granby
Sun, May 31, 9:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Collins
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Estes Park
CO

Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States

From Fort Collins
51.7 mi
01h 34m
To Granby
51.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 43 sec · South Sherwood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Canyon Avenue

    743 ft · 35 sec · Canyon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Mulberry Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Taft Hill Road

    8 mi · 14 min · South Taft Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Wilson Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Wilson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Eisenhower Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Eisenhower Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on West Highway 34

    22.8 mi · 40 min · West Highway 34

  8. 8

    Continue on Big Thompson Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Big Thompson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Big Thompson Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Big Thompson Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Big Thompson Road

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Big Thompson Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Wonderview Avenue

    2311 ft · 44 sec · East Wonderview Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Wonderview Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · West Wonderview Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Wonderview Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Wonderview Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Fall River Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Fall River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Trail Ridge Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Trail Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Trail Ridge Road

    39 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Trail Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Diamond Avenue

    101 m · 17 sec · East Diamond Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Topaz Avenue

    146 m · 16 sec · East Topaz Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    153 m · 24 sec · North 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trail Ridge Road
43.1 mi · 42%
West Highway 34
22.8 mi · 22%
Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
12.9 mi · 12%
South Taft Hill Road
8.01 mi · 8%
North Wilson Avenue
4.11 mi · 4%
Fall River Road
3.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Trail Ridge Road

Continue on Trail Ridge Road

39 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Estes Park
01h 34m from Fort Collins
Leave By
10:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Sunny near Granby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Estes Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Fort Collins and 51.8 miles from Granby.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Collins and Sunny near Granby.

Stop Ideas Near Estes Park

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

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

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

41 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

42 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

45 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Granby

48 mi away
438 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Granby. Straight-line distance: 56.72 mi (91.28 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

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

#2 Granby

Statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States

Population2,174
Coordinates40.0861000, -105.9394600
Altitude2428
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Granby (-105.93946, 40.0861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.08 $14.91 $29.81
Premium $4.39 $16.03 $32.05
Diesel $4.74 $17.29 $34.58

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Granby. The current time is 06:24:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.