How far is Fort Collins, CO from Salt Lake City, UT?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Salt Lake City, UT is about 454.8 miles (731.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 47m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Salt Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Salt Lake City.
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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
386.9 mi · 6 hr 23 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 2100 South, 1300 South, West Temple
2553 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on West Temple
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on West Temple Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Temple Street
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Turn right onto 400 South
822 ft · 31 sec · 400 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Salt Lake City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
387 mi · 06h 23m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Fort Collins and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Salt Lake City?
The road trip is about 454.8 miles (731.9 km) and usually takes 07h 47m 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?
Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.7 miles from Fort Collins and 228.1 miles from Salt Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 98 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 $68.16 one way or $136.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Fort Collins and Sunny near Salt Lake City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Salt Lake City. Straight-line distance: 356.8 mi (574.22 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 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 732 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 40m |
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 | $4.25 | $68.16 | $136.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.64 | $74.49 | $148.98 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $79.90 | $159.79 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $102.05 | $204.09 |
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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