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

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Holyoke, CO is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.62 mi
03h 55m
Flight
145.97 mi
234.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.97 mi
Kilometers
234.92 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.62 mi
Kilometers
282.63 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holyoke
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-04-19T03:23
Arrive Holyoke
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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

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
Fort Morgan
CO

City in Colorado, United States

From Fort Collins
87.7 mi
01h 57m
To Holyoke
88 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.7 mi · 58 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Sterling, Holyoke

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: Holyoke

    86 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US Highway 6

    17.8 mi · 26 min · US Highway 6

  17. 17

    Continue on West Weston Street

    3070 ft · 52 sec · West Weston Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Railway Street

    990 ft · 17 sec · Railway Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 6

    10.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 6

  20. 20

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 6

    8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6

  22. 22

    Continue on Dee Street

    2341 ft · 39 sec · Dee Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 6

    7.8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6

  24. 24

    Continue on Denver Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Denver Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Interocean Avenue

    115 m · 9 sec · South Interocean Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Emerson Street

    13 m · 2 sec · West Emerson Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Emerson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 34
64.2 mi · 37%
US Highway 6
44.3 mi · 25%
Highway 34
30.1 mi · 17%
East Highway 34
15.7 mi · 9%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.5 mi · 7%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 34

Merge slight left

57.7 mi · 00h 58m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Morgan
01h 57m from Fort Collins
Leave By
9:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Sunny near Holyoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Fort Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Fort Collins and 88 miles from Holyoke.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Fort Morgan

South Ensign St and Main St
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

111 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

113 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

116 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Holyoke. Straight-line distance: 145.97 mi (234.92 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

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

#2 Holyoke

City in Colorado, United States

Population2,239
Coordinates40.5844400, -102.3024100
Altitude1139
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Holyoke (-102.30241, 40.58444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.86
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $22.93 $45.86
Mid-grade $4.08 $25.32 $50.64
Premium $4.39 $27.22 $54.45
Diesel $4.74 $29.37 $58.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Holyoke. The current time is 03:23:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.