How far is Fort Collins, CO from Nederland, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Nederland, CO is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 39m.
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.
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Nederland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Nederland.
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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
28.7 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West
1528 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 119
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119
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Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard
5.4 mi · 8 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard
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Continue on Diagonal Highway
9.3 mi · 12 min · Diagonal Highway
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Continue on Foothills Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Foothills Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pearl Street
710 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pearl Parkway
1624 ft · 41 sec · Pearl Parkway
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Continue on Pearl Street
1808 ft · 53 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto 28th Street
1789 ft · 49 sec · 28th Street
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Turn right onto Canyon Boulevard
2 mi · 5 min · Canyon Boulevard
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Continue on Boulder Canyon Drive
15.2 mi · 27 min · Boulder Canyon Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Bridge Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street
125 m · 12 sec · North Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Nederland.
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
28.7 mi · 00h 29m
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 Nederland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Nederland?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Longmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Fort Collins and 35.5 miles from Nederland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.25 one way or $18.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Collins and Sunny near Nederland.
Stop Ideas Near Longmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Town of Frederick
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Longmont.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Nederland. Straight-line distance: 48.62 mi (78.24 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 Nederland
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,557 |
| Coordinates | 39.9613800, -105.5108300 |
| Altitude | 2508 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nederland (-105.51083, 39.96138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
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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