How far is Fort Collins, CO from Wray, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Wray, CO is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (249 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Wray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Wray.
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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
11.5 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
1687 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Continue on East Highway 34
15.7 mi · 26 min · East Highway 34
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34
30.1 mi · 49 min · Highway 34
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Continue on US Highway 34
6.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 34
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 6: Akron, Yuma, Wray
820 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 6
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 6
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 34
21.2 mi · 25 min · US Highway 34
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Continue on West 1st Street
54.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto Adams Street
1080 ft · 53 sec · Adams Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 6th Street
16 m · 2 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Collins and Wray.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West 1st Street
Continue on West 1st Street
54.9 mi · 01h 07m
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Collins and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Collins to Wray?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Fort Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Fort Collins and 86.2 miles from Wray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.7 miles (249 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 9:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Collins and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wray.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Morgan
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 Fort Morgan.
Fort Morgan
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Fort Collins, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Wray. Straight-line distance: 154.75 mi (249.05 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 Wray
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,353 |
| Coordinates | 40.0758200, -102.2232500 |
| Altitude | 1086 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wray (-102.22325, 40.07582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.45 | $44.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.65 | $53.31 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $28.75 | $57.51 |
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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