How far is Ponderosa Park, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Ponderosa Park, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponderosa Park and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponderosa Park and Fort Collins.
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Start on Verdos Drive
893 ft · 41 sec · Verdos Drive
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Turn right onto Ponderosa Lane
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ponderosa Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flintwood Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Flintwood Road
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Turn straight onto Hilltop Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Hilltop Road
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Continue on Hess Road
3021 ft · 1 min · Hess Road
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Turn right onto South Parker Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Parker Road
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll, I 70: Limon, Denver International Airport
2929 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
40.1 mi · 40 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Fort Collins
1652 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
2582 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.2 mi · 41 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 Ponderosa Park 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ponderosa Park 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 Ponderosa Park to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Todd Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Ponderosa Park and 51.4 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ponderosa Park and Mostly Sunny near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Todd Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Todd Creek.
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Union Station
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponderosa Park and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 84.49 mi (135.98 km).
#1 Ponderosa Park
Census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado
| Population | 3,232 |
| Coordinates | 39.4083200, -104.6510800 |
| Altitude | 2037 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $14.78 | $29.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
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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