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

The driving distance from Milliken, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.38 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.39 mi
34.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.39 mi
Kilometers
34.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.38 mi
Kilometers
47.28 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Wed, Apr 22, 8:49 PM MDT
Return by in Milliken
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milliken
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Fort Collins
Wed, Apr 22, 8:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milliken
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Windsor
CO

Municipality in Colorado

From Milliken
14.3 mi
00h 18m
To Fort Collins
15.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    52 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Grace Avenue

    46 m · 14 sec · South Grace Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.8 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

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

    976 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milliken and Fort Collins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.8 mi · 57%
Broad Street
6.85 mi · 23%
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 14%
West Mulberry Street
0.29 mi · 1%
CO 14 West
0.19 mi · 1%
South Sherwood Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

16.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 18m from Milliken
Leave By
7:16 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milliken 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 Milliken to Fort Collins?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Milliken and 15.1 miles from Fort Collins.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

18 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

38 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

57 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

72 mi away
222 Deming Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milliken and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 21.39 mi (34.43 km).

Milliken

#1 Milliken

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population8,688
Coordinates40.3294300, -104.8552500
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.855088, 40.329426)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.25 $8.49
Premium $4.39 $4.57 $9.13
Diesel $4.74 $4.93 $9.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milliken and Fort Collins. The current time is 20:13:13.

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.