How far is Fort Collins, CO from Lyons, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Lyons, CO is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Lyons.
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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 · 44 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South College Avenue
7 mi · 13 min · South College Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 287
1 mi · 1 min · South Highway 287
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Continue on Buchanan Avenue
1803 ft · 41 sec · Buchanan Avenue
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Continue on North Lincoln Avenue
2278 ft · 56 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on North Cleveland Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on South Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 287
7.3 mi · 9 min · South Highway 287
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Continue on North 107th Street
3.8 mi · 4 min · North 107th Street
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Continue on Main Street
975 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ute Highway
8.9 mi · 14 min · Ute Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2514 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Lyons.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ute Highway
Turn right onto Ute Highway
8.92 mi · 00h 14m
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 leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Lyons?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Campion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Fort Collins and 18.7 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 $4.88 one way or $9.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Lyons.
Stop Ideas Near Campion
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 Campion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 26.78 mi (43.1 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 Lyons
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,058 |
| Coordinates | 40.2247100, -105.2713800 |
| Altitude | 1637 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-105.27138, 40.22471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
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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