How far is Golden, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Golden and Fort Collins is 57.78 miles (92.99 km).
Flight distance from Golden, CO to Fort Collins, CO is 57.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Golden to Fort Collins with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Golden, Colorado to Fort Collins, Colorado is: 72.52 miles (116.71 km) by car.
Driving from Golden to Fort Collins will take approximately 01 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Golden
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 20347 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°45'20"N 105°13'16"W |
| Latitude | 39.7555400 |
| Longitude | -105.2211000 |
| Altitude | 1730 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Fort Collins is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Colorado State University and the Fort Collins Museum of Art.
| Population | 168234 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°35'7"N 105°5'4"W |
| Latitude | 40.5852600 |
| Longitude | -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fort Collins: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428,40.58526)
Estimated Travel Time Between Golden and Fort Collins
The distance between Golden and Fort Collins is 117 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Golden and Fort Collins. The current time is 05:47:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.69 liters (2.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Golden and Fort Collins.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Golden to Fort Collins is $9.31 (diesel $12.12).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $9.31 | $10.32 | $11.07 | $12.12 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Golden and Fort Collins (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
