How far is Fort Collins, CO from Lochbuie, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Lochbuie, CO is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Lochbuie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Lochbuie.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 37 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
145 m · 18 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 · 44 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
39.7 mi · 40 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 7: Lafayette, Brighton
1996 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Bridge Street
47 m · 3 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
77 m · 4 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 85 north
80 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 85 north
1329 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
1.1 km · 45 sec · CanAm Highway
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Turn right onto East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
1418 ft · 27 sec · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Continue on Baseline Road
2485 ft · 59 sec · Baseline Road
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Continue on East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
2.1 mi · 4 min · East 168th Avenue;County Road 2
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Continue on Baseline Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Baseline Road
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Continue on East 168th Avenue
2651 ft · 50 sec · East 168th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I-76 Frontage Road
65 m · 4 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto I-76 Frontage Road
537 ft · 17 sec · I-76 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto County Road 37
2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 37
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Lochbuie.
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
39.7 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Lochbuie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Lochbuie?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 30.3 miles from Fort Collins and 30.3 miles from Lochbuie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Lochbuie.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Lochbuie. Straight-line distance: 44.41 mi (71.47 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 Lochbuie
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
| Population | 7,885 |
| Coordinates | 40.0072100, -104.7160800 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lochbuie (-104.71608, 40.00721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.40 | $18.79 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.14 | $20.27 |
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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