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

The driving distance from Kersey, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
40.43 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.68 mi
49.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.68 mi
Kilometers
49.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.43 mi
Kilometers
65.06 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Sun, Apr 19, 11:50 AM MDT
Return by in Kersey
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kersey
2026-04-19T11:01
Arrive Fort Collins
Sun, Apr 19, 11:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kersey
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
Johnstown
CO

Municipality in Colorado, USA

From Kersey
20.1 mi
00h 24m
To Fort Collins
20.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
27°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    129 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Campbell Street

    655 ft · 33 sec · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1532 ft · 49 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 34

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

    15.3 mi · 25 min · Highway 34

  7. 7

    Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  8. 8

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

    3210 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

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

    976 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kersey 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 34
22 mi · 54%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.6 mi · 29%
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 10%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
I 25 North
0.61 mi · 2%
West Mulberry Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 34

Keep slight right to continue on Highway 34

15.3 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnstown
00h 24m from Kersey
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kersey and Sunny near Fort Collins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Kersey and 20.3 miles from Fort Collins.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kersey and Sunny near Fort Collins.

Stop Ideas Near Johnstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Johnstown, 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 Johnstown.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

25 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

30 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kersey and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 30.68 mi (49.38 km).

Kersey

#1 Kersey

Village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK

Population1,798
Coordinates40.3874800, -104.5616300
Altitude1407
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.561631, 40.387592)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.39 $6.28 $12.56
Diesel $4.74 $6.77 $13.55

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

There is no time difference between Kersey and Fort Collins. The current time is 11:01:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.