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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lafayette and Fort Collins is 40.88 miles (65.79 km).

Flight distance from Lafayette, CO to Fort Collins, CO is 40.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lafayette, Colorado to Fort Collins, Colorado is: 51.66 miles (83.15 km) by car.

Driving from Lafayette to Fort Collins will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.

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#1 Lafayette

City in Colorado

Population 28579
GPS Coordinates 39°59'37"N 105°5'23"W
Latitude 39.9936000
Longitude -105.0897100
Altitude 1588
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Lafayette and Fort Collins

The distance between Lafayette and Fort Collins is 83 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 55 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 Lafayette and Fort Collins. The current time is 00:11:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.9 liters (1.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Fort Collins.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Fort Collins is $6.64 (diesel $8.64).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $6.64 $7.35 $7.89 $8.64

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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