How far is Fort Collins, CO from Julesburg, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Julesburg, CO is about 186.4 miles (300 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Statutory town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Julesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Julesburg.
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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
4.1 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 25 North: Cheyenne
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.7 mi · 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sidney
2865 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
137.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 27: Julesburg, Oshkosh
1714 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Road 185
1.5 mi · 2 min · Road 185
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Continue on Road 4
1.1 mi · 2 min · Road 4
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Continue on Road 187
1.5 km · 1 min · Road 187
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Continue on State Highway 11
1872 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 11
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Turn left onto County Road 36
2683 ft · 2 min · County Road 36
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Turn right onto Oak Street
755 ft · 23 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
755 ft · 26 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
2559 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Julesburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
138 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Collins and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Julesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Julesburg?
The road trip is about 186.4 miles (300 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Grover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Fort Collins and 93.3 miles from Julesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.33 one way or $48.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Collins and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Julesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Grover
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 Grover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Julesburg. Straight-line distance: 150.13 mi (241.61 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 Julesburg
City in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 40.9883300, -102.2643500 |
| Altitude | 1060 |
| Country | United States |
End: Julesburg (-102.26435, 40.98833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.33 | $48.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $26.87 | $53.75 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.89 | $57.79 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $31.17 | $62.34 |
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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