How far is Fort Morgan, CO from Fort Collins, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Morgan, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.79 mi
01h 30m
Flight
71.42 mi
114.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.42 mi
Kilometers
114.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.79 mi
Kilometers
134.84 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Morgan
2026-04-17T23:56
Arrive Fort Collins
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Morgan
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kersey
CO

Village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK

From Fort Morgan
42.3 mi
00h 45m
To Fort Collins
41.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph NNE
Destination
45°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Morgan and Fort Collins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan and Fort Collins.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    42 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · East Kiowa Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park

    36.9 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    15.3 mi · 25 min · Highway 34

  8. 8

    Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    3210 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins

    976 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Morgan and Fort Collins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 34 West
36.9 mi · 44%
Highway 34
15.3 mi · 18%
I 76 West
13.4 mi · 16%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.6 mi · 14%
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 34 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park

36.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
71.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kersey
00h 45m from Fort Morgan
Leave By
3:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Fort Morgan and Rain And Snow Showers near Fort Collins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Morgan to Fort Collins?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Kersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Fort Morgan and 41.6 miles from Fort Collins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.95 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Fort Morgan and Rain And Snow Showers near Fort Collins.

Stop Ideas Near Kersey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kersey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kersey.

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

48 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

52 mi away
623 Main St.
RAIL

Fort Morgan

66 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

71 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Morgan and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 71.42 mi (114.94 km).

Fort Morgan

#1 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-103.800199, 40.250262)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $10.95
Round trip
$21.89
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.95 $21.89
Mid-grade $4.08 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.39 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $4.74 $14.02 $28.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Morgan and Fort Collins. The current time is 23:56:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.