How far is Fort Collins, CO from Hayden, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Hayden, CO is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Jackson County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Hayden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Hayden.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
631 ft · 28 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Turn left onto West Mountain Avenue
3245 ft · 2 min · West Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto North Shields Street
1 km · 2 min · North Shields Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Shields Street
25 m · 2 sec · North Shields Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Shields Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Shields Street
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Turn left onto North Highway 287
2349 ft · 45 sec · North Highway 287
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Keep slight right to continue on North Highway 287
35.3 mi · 41 min · North Highway 287
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Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
2889 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 130, WY 230: Snowy Range Road
2255 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Snowy Range Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Snowy Range Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
1828 ft · 31 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on State Highway 230
39.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 230
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
32.8 mi · 53 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
20.3 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
29.1 mi · 37 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Hayden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 230
Continue on State Highway 230
39.6 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hayden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Hayden?
The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Walden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Fort Collins and 106.4 miles from Hayden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 98 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 7:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Fort Collins and Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hayden.
Stop Ideas Near Walden
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 Walden.
Granby
Fraser – Winter Park
Fort Collins, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 114.26 mi (183.88 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 Hayden
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 1,977 |
| Coordinates | 40.4952900, -107.2572900 |
| Altitude | 1935 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hayden (-107.25729, 40.49529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $4.33 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $35.35 | $70.69 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $37.92 | $75.84 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $48.81 | $97.62 |
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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