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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Holyoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Holyoke.
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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
11.5 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
1687 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Continue on East Highway 34
15.7 mi · 26 min · East Highway 34
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34
30.1 mi · 49 min · Highway 34
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Continue on US Highway 34
6.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 34
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Merge slight left
57.7 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Sterling, Holyoke
2004 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: Holyoke
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 6
17.8 mi · 26 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on West Weston Street
3070 ft · 52 sec · West Weston Street
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Continue on Railway Street
990 ft · 17 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
10.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Dee Street
2341 ft · 39 sec · Dee Street
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Continue on US Highway 6
7.8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Denver Street
1 mi · 2 min · Denver Street
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Turn right onto South Interocean Avenue
115 m · 9 sec · South Interocean Avenue
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Turn right onto West Emerson Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Emerson Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Morgan.
Fort Morgan
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Holyoke. Straight-line distance: 145.97 mi (234.92 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 Holyoke
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,239 |
| Coordinates | 40.5844400, -102.3024100 |
| Altitude | 1139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holyoke (-102.30241, 40.58444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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