How far is Meeker, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Meeker, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Summit County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meeker and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meeker and Fort Collins.
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Start on Main Street
48 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
120 m · 19 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
39.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Government Road
2281 ft · 43 sec · Government Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1401 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Whiteriver Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whiteriver Avenue
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Continue on Whiteriver Avenue
3085 ft · 1 min · Whiteriver Avenue
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Take the ramp left
64 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right
2164 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
179.1 mi · 3 hr 25 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 · 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 Meeker and Fort Collins.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Whiteriver Avenue
Merge slight left
179 mi · 03h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meeker and Mostly Sunny near Fort Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meeker to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Meeker and 143 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.28 one way or $74.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meeker and Mostly Sunny near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
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 Frisco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meeker and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 153.76 mi (247.45 km).
#1 Meeker
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.0374700, -107.9131300 |
| Altitude | 1902 |
| 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: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $37.28 | $74.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $41.17 | $82.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $44.26 | $88.52 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $47.75 | $95.50 |
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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