How far is Julesburg, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Julesburg, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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.
Statutory town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Julesburg and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Julesburg and Fort Collins.
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Start on Cedar Street
2559 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 10th Street
755 ft · 26 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
755 ft · 26 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto County Road 36
2683 ft · 2 min · County Road 36
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Turn right onto State Highway 11
1872 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 11
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Continue on Road 187
1.5 km · 1 min · Road 187
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Continue on Road 4
1.1 mi · 2 min · Road 4
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Continue on Road 185
1.5 mi · 2 min · Road 185
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Continue on Highway 27
1129 ft · 22 sec · Highway 27
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 west
1619 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
137.9 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Fort Collins
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
1653 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Continue on West Mulberry Street
1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry 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 Magnolia Street
145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Continue on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Julesburg and Fort Collins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 west
Merge slight left
138 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Julesburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Julesburg to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Grover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Julesburg and 69 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 12:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Julesburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Grover
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 Grover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Julesburg and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 150.13 mi (241.61 km).
#1 Julesburg
City in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 40.9883300, -102.2643500 |
| Altitude | 1060 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $23.40 | $46.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.16 | $50.32 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $27.14 | $54.29 |
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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