How far is Fort Collins, CO from Manassa, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Manassa, CO is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
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 Manassa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Manassa.
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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
70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
2351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1189 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
6.1 mi · 8 min · North Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Avenue
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Continue straight
19.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
40 m · 6 sec · North 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Manassa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West 7th Street
Turn right onto West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Collins and Sunny near Manassa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Manassa?
The road trip is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pueblo West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Fort Collins and 160.3 miles from Manassa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Collins and Sunny near Manassa.
Stop Ideas Near Pueblo West
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 Pueblo West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Manassa. Straight-line distance: 240.1 mi (386.41 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 Manassa
Human settlement in Conejos County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,019 |
| Coordinates | 37.1741800, -105.9375200 |
| Altitude | 2344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manassa (-105.93752, 37.17418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $41.86 | $83.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $49.71 | $99.41 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $53.62 | $107.25 |
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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