How far is Roxborough Park, CO from Fort Collins, CO?

The driving distance from Roxborough Park, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.98 mi
01h 47m
Flight
76.79 mi
123.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.79 mi
Kilometers
123.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.98 mi
Kilometers
151.25 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Mon, May 25, 3:51 PM MDT
Return by in Roxborough Park
Mon, May 25, 5:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roxborough Park
2026-05-25T14:03
Arrive Fort Collins
Mon, May 25, 3:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roxborough Park
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Erie
CO

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

From Roxborough Park
43.2 mi
00h 53m
To Fort Collins
50.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roxborough Park and Fort Collins.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2577 ft · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    68 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Raphael Lane

    1.3 km · 3 min · Raphael Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dante Drive

    103 m · 15 sec · Dante Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Dante Drive

    665 ft · 29 sec · Dante Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Waterton Road

    2303 ft · 1 min · Waterton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Platte Canyon Road

    638 ft · 22 sec · South Platte Canyon Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    146 m · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Wadsworth Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward CO 470 East

    2102 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 EXPR

    33 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Fe Drive, Lucent Boulevard

    41 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North: Santa Fe Drive North, Arapahoe Community College

    62 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Santa Fe Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · South Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.7 mi · 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

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

    976 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi · 44%
South Valley Highway
10 mi · 11%
Santa Fe Drive
9.96 mi · 11%
North Valley Highway
9.6 mi · 10%
South Wadsworth Boulevard
4.1 mi · 4%
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

41.7 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erie
00h 53m from Roxborough Park
Leave By
2:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roxborough Park and Sunny near Fort Collins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roxborough Park to Fort Collins?

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Roxborough Park and 50.8 miles from Fort Collins.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roxborough Park and Sunny near Fort Collins.

Stop Ideas Near Erie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Erie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

14 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

20 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roxborough Park and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 76.79 mi (123.58 km).

Roxborough Park

#1 Roxborough Park

Census designated place

Population9,099
Coordinates39.4738800, -105.0852600
Altitude1753
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.085913, 39.473289)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.084316, 40.585259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.55
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.28 $24.55
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.56 $27.12
Premium $4.39 $14.58 $29.16
Diesel $4.74 $15.73 $31.45

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Roxborough Park and Fort Collins. The current time is 14:03:36.

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.