How far is Kremmling, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Kremmling, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 164.7 miles (265 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kremmling and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kremmling and Fort Collins.
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Start on Park Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
1353 ft · 34 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Tyler Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tyler Avenue
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Continue on Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
30.6 mi · 40 min · Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
746 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 70 East
1368 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1098 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi · 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
976 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street
4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Continue on West Mulberry Street
1543 ft · 49 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 27 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
145 m · 16 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Continue on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 37 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 Kremmling 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 70 East
Merge slight left
63 mi · 01h 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.
Sunny leaving Kremmling 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 Kremmling to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Kremmling and 82.5 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 87 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 12:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kremmling and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Genesee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kremmling and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 77.75 mi (125.12 km).
#1 Kremmling
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,523 |
| Coordinates | 40.0588700, -106.3889200 |
| Altitude | 2229 |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.49 | $42.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
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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