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

The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Keenesburg, CO is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.97 mi
01h 24m
Flight
44.38 mi
71.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.38 mi
Kilometers
71.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.97 mi
Kilometers
104.56 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keenesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-04-19T12:24
Arrive Keenesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Collins
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Fort Collins
32.5 mi
00h 42m
To Keenesburg
32.5 mi
00h 42m

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
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.7 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton

    1710 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    83 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bison Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway

    1456 ft · 25 sec · East Bison Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bison Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway

    158 m · 17 sec · East Bison Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 East

    942 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    7 mi · 7 min · Heartland Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Keenesburg

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto North Market Street

    1594 ft · 50 sec · North Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · East Woodward Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    112 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
33.7 mi · 52%
CO 52
18.1 mi · 28%
Heartland Expressway
7.31 mi · 11%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 6%
East Bison Highway
0.42 mi · 1%
North Market Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

33.7 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 42m from Fort Collins
Leave By
3:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Sunny near Keenesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Fort Collins and 32.5 miles from Keenesburg.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.47 one way or $16.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 6 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Keenesburg. Straight-line distance: 44.38 mi (71.42 km).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

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

#2 Keenesburg

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates40.1083200, -104.5199600
Altitude1510
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Keenesburg (-104.51996, 40.10832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $8.47
Round trip
$16.94
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.47 $16.94
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.35 $18.70
Premium $4.39 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $4.74 $10.85 $21.70

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 Keenesburg. The current time is 12:24:28.

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.