How far is Fort Collins, CO from Springfield, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Springfield, CO is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Springfield.
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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
40.9 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
1153 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on E-470
24.6 mi · 25 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Aurora, Denver, Limon
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North Gun Club Road
1119 ft · 30 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Limon
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 287: Hugo, Kit Carson
1744 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
62.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West 15th Street
29.8 mi · 35 min · West 15th Street
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Continue straight
8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
43.4 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
641 ft · 28 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Springfield.
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
73.2 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Springfield?
The road trip is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Hugo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.3 miles from Fort Collins and 154.3 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 5:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.27 one way or $80.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 256.44 mi (412.7 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 Springfield
Statutory Town in Baca County, Colorado
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 37.4083500, -102.6143600 |
| Altitude | 1329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-102.61436, 37.40835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $40.27 | $80.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $44.47 | $88.95 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $47.82 | $95.64 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $51.59 | $103.17 |
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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