How far is Fort Collins, CO from Kittredge, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Kittredge, CO is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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 48m.
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.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Kittredge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Kittredge.
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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
41.4 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: Colorado Springs
1.1 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 8: Morrison Road
1729 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 8 West: Morrison Road
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Morrison Road
1545 ft · 36 sec · West Morrison Road
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Continue on Bear Creek Avenue
2073 ft · 1 min · Bear Creek Avenue
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Continue on Bear Creek Road
7.7 mi · 17 min · Bear Creek Road
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Turn left onto Myers Gulch Road
159 m · 14 sec · Myers Gulch Road
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Turn right onto Columbine Trail
150 m · 22 sec · Columbine Trail
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Continue on Center Drive
1080 ft · 50 sec · Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burnham Drive
36 m · 5 sec · Burnham Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burnham Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Kittredge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 00h 41m
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 Sunny near Kittredge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Kittredge?
The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Fort Collins and 42.7 miles from Kittredge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Collins and Sunny near Kittredge.
Stop Ideas Near Erie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Kittredge. Straight-line distance: 65.29 mi (105.08 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 Kittredge
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 39.6547100, -105.2997100 |
| Altitude | 2105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kittredge (-105.29971, 39.65471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.29 | $24.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
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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