How far is Fort Collins, CO from Redlands, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Redlands, CO is about 309.3 miles (497.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Redlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Redlands.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
242.2 mi · 4 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 24 Road, Redlands Parkway
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward 24 Road
95 m · 5 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
104 m · 6 sec · 24 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 24 Road
37 m · 2 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
2452 ft · 45 sec · 24 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 24 Road
32 m · 2 sec · 24 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 24 Road
1 mi · 2 min · 24 Road
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Continue on Redlands Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Redlands Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
3 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
117 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right
107 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Redlands Court
8 m · 5 sec · Redlands Court
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Turn left onto 22 1/2 Road
49 m · 12 sec · 22 1/2 Road
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Turn left onto Broadway
99 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Redlands.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left
242 mi · 04h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Collins and Sunny near Redlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Redlands?
The road trip is about 309.3 miles (497.8 km) and usually takes 05h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Fort Collins and 155.3 miles from Redlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.19 one way or $94.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Fort Collins and Sunny near Redlands.
Stop Ideas Near Vail
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 Vail.
Vail, Colorado
Frisco, Colorado
Fairplay, CO
Fraser – Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Redlands. Straight-line distance: 215.23 mi (346.38 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 Redlands
Situated in Mesa County at an elevation of 4,656 feet, this community lies directly west of Grand Junction across the Gunnison River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0788700, -108.6356500 |
| Altitude | 1419 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redlands (-108.63565, 39.07887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $4.33 | $47.19 | $94.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $51.48 | $102.97 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $55.24 | $110.47 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $71.10 | $142.20 |
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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