How far is Fort Collins, CO from Kersey, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Kersey, CO is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Municipality in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Kersey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Kersey.
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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
6.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 34
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Take the exit slight right
639 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto 1st Street
1409 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Campbell Street
655 ft · 31 sec · Campbell Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
129 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Kersey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Highway 34
Continue on East Highway 34
15.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Clear near Kersey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Kersey?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Fort Collins and 20.1 miles from Kersey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Collins and Mostly Clear near Kersey.
Stop Ideas Near Johnstown
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 Johnstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Kersey. Straight-line distance: 30.68 mi (49.38 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 Kersey
Village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK
| Population | 1,798 |
| Coordinates | 40.3874800, -104.5616300 |
| Altitude | 1407 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kersey (-104.56163, 40.38748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
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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