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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1635 ft · 35 sec · Big Thompson Road
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Turn right onto East Wonderview Avenue
2311 ft · 44 sec · East Wonderview Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Wonderview Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · West Wonderview Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Wonderview Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Wonderview Avenue
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Continue on Fall River Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Fall River Road
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Continue on Trail Ridge Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Trail Ridge Road
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Continue on Trail Ridge Road
39 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Trail Ridge Road
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Continue on Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
12.9 mi · 19 min · Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Diamond Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · East Diamond Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
676 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Topaz Avenue
146 m · 16 sec · East Topaz Avenue
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
153 m · 24 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Granby.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Estes Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Granby. Straight-line distance: 56.72 mi (91.28 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 Granby
Statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,174 |
| Coordinates | 40.0861000, -105.9394600 |
| Altitude | 2428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granby (-105.93946, 40.0861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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