How far is Fort Collins, CO from Steamboat Springs, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO is about 187.7 miles (302 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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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 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jackson County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Steamboat Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Steamboat Springs.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 130, WY 230: Snowy Range Road
2255 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Snowy Range Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Snowy Range Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
1828 ft · 31 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on State Highway 230
39.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 230
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
32.8 mi · 53 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
20.3 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 6th Street
62 m · 11 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right
44 m · 11 sec
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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 Steamboat Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 230
Continue on State Highway 230
39.6 mi · 00h 49m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Steamboat Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Walden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Fort Collins and 93.8 miles from Steamboat Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.7 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 8:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.48 one way or $48.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Steamboat Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Walden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walden.
Granby
Fraser – Winter Park
Fort Collins, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Steamboat Springs. Straight-line distance: 92.01 mi (148.08 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 Steamboat Springs
County seat city in Routt County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.4849800, -106.8317200 |
| Altitude | 2052 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steamboat Springs (-106.83172, 40.48498)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $27.04 | $54.07 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.07 | $58.14 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
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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