How far is Fort Collins, CO from Roxborough Park, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Roxborough Park, CO is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 50m.
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.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Roxborough Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Roxborough Park.
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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
10.2 mi · 14 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive
10.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West
2074 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard
1757 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.4 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Platte Canyon Road
863 ft · 29 sec · South Platte Canyon Road
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Continue on Waterton Road
2225 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road
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Turn right onto Dante Drive
1005 ft · 48 sec · Dante Drive
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Turn left onto Raphael Lane
1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane
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Turn left
1573 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1228 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Roxborough Park.
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
41.4 mi · 00h 41m
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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roxborough Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Roxborough Park?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Fort Collins and 43 miles from Roxborough Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roxborough Park.
Stop Ideas Near Erie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Roxborough Park. Straight-line distance: 76.79 mi (123.58 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 Roxborough Park
Census designated place
| Population | 9,099 |
| Coordinates | 39.4738800, -105.0852600 |
| Altitude | 1753 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxborough Park (-105.08526, 39.47388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.42 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
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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