How far is Fort Collins, CO from Winter Park, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Winter Park, CO is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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.
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Winter Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Winter Park.
-
1
Start on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 41 sec · South Sherwood Street
-
2
Continue on West Magnolia Street
145 m · 20 sec · West Magnolia Street
-
3
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
-
4
Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
1494 ft · 42 sec · West Mulberry Street
-
5
Continue on East Mulberry Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
1355 ft · 33 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.4 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
8
Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction
1.5 km · 2 min
-
12
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
-
13
Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 44 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 west: Empire, Granby
3141 ft · 1 min
-
15
Keep slight right
25.6 mi · 43 min
-
16
Turn left onto Old Town Drive
1046 ft · 31 sec · Old Town Drive
-
17
Turn right onto Winter Park Drive
51 m · 6 sec · Winter Park Drive
-
18
Turn right onto Trademark Drive
75 m · 11 sec · Trademark Drive
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trademark Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Winter Park.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Fort Collins and Chance Snow Showers near Winter Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Winter Park?
The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Arvada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Fort Collins and 63 miles from Winter Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.46 one way or $32.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Fort Collins and Chance Snow Showers near Winter Park.
Stop Ideas Near Arvada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arvada.
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Winter Park. Straight-line distance: 59.81 mi (96.26 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 Winter Park
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.8916500, -105.7630600 |
| Altitude | 2759 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winter Park (-105.76306, 39.89165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $16.46 | $32.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $18.17 | $36.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
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 · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.