How far is Fort Collins, CO from Rangely, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Rangely, CO is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
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.
County seat city in Routt County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Rangely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Rangely.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
631 ft · 28 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Turn left onto West Mountain Avenue
3245 ft · 2 min · West Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto North Shields Street
1 km · 2 min · North Shields Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Shields Street
25 m · 2 sec · North Shields Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Shields Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Shields Street
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Turn left onto North Highway 287
2349 ft · 45 sec · North Highway 287
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Keep slight right to continue on North Highway 287
35.3 mi · 41 min · North Highway 287
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Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
2889 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 130, WY 230: Snowy Range Road
2255 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Snowy Range Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Snowy Range Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
1828 ft · 31 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on State Highway 230
39.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 230
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
32.8 mi · 53 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
20.3 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
125.2 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto County Road 134
10.9 mi · 26 min · County Road 134
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
937 ft · 17 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 Rangely.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 230
Continue straight
125 mi · 02h 30m
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 Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Collins and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rangely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Rangely?
The road trip is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?
Steamboat Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161 miles from Fort Collins and 161.2 miles from Rangely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.4 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 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 $42.05 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Fort Collins and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rangely.
Stop Ideas Near Steamboat Springs
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 Steamboat Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Rangely. Straight-line distance: 198.92 mi (320.13 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 Rangely
Town in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,300 |
| Coordinates | 40.0874800, -108.8048300 |
| Altitude | 1595 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rangely (-108.80483, 40.08748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $42.05 | $84.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $46.44 | $92.87 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $49.93 | $99.85 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $53.86 | $107.72 |
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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