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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.05 mi
01h 50m
Flight
76.79 mi
123.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.79 mi
Kilometers
123.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.05 mi
Kilometers
138.49 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roxborough Park
Mon, May 25, 4:43 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Collins
Mon, May 25, 6:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Collins
2026-05-25T14:52
Arrive Roxborough Park
Mon, May 25, 4:43 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Collins
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Fort Collins
43.1 mi
00h 55m
To Roxborough Park
43 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 41 sec · South Sherwood Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 20 sec · West Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Mulberry Street

    1494 ft · 42 sec · West Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Mulberry Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.4 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive

    10.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West

    2074 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 121: Wadsworth Boulevard

    1757 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Wadsworth Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South Platte Canyon Road

    863 ft · 29 sec · South Platte Canyon Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Waterton Road

    2225 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dante Drive

    1005 ft · 48 sec · Dante Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Raphael Lane

    1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1573 ft · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1228 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 48%
North Valley Highway
19.6 mi · 23%
US 85
10.7 mi · 12%
South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5%
East Mulberry Street
3.85 mi · 4%
CO 470 West
2.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 55m from Fort Collins
Leave By
2:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

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).

Fort Collins

#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Roxborough Park

#2 Roxborough Park

Census designated place

Population9,099
Coordinates39.4738800, -105.0852600
Altitude1753
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
End: Roxborough Park (-105.08526, 39.47388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Collins and Roxborough Park. The current time is 14:52:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.