How far is Fort Collins, CO from Southglenn, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Southglenn, CO is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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.
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 01h 36m.
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.
Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Southglenn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Southglenn.
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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
12.3 mi · 17 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard South
146 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto South University Boulevard
6.5 mi · 12 min · South University Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Easter Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Easter Avenue
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Turn right onto South Madison Court
47 m · 8 sec · South Madison Court
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Turn right onto South Saint Paul Street
764 ft · 36 sec · South Saint Paul Street
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Turn right onto East Fremont Drive
583 ft · 28 sec · East Fremont Drive
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Turn right onto South Fillmore Circle
97 m · 17 sec · South Fillmore Circle
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Continue on South Fillmore Circle
36 m · 5 sec · South Fillmore Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fillmore Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Southglenn.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Southglenn?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Fort Collins and 38.2 miles from Southglenn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.95 one way or $19.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.
Stop Ideas Near Frederick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederick.
Longmont, Colorado
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Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Southglenn. Straight-line distance: 69.31 mi (111.54 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 Southglenn
Neighborhood in Centennial, Colorado, United States
| Population | 42,268 |
| Coordinates | 39.5872100, -104.9527600 |
| Altitude | 1705 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southglenn (-104.95276, 39.58721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $12.74 | $25.49 |
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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