How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Fort Collins, CO is about 455.1 miles (732.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Fort Collins.
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Start on Main Street
720 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 300 South
748 ft · 38 sec · 300 South
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Turn right onto State Street
1558 ft · 52 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 500 South
1552 ft · 50 sec · 500 South
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Turn left onto West Temple
1 km · 2 min · West Temple
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Cheyenne
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
387.4 mi · 6 hr 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
790 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on North Highway 287
35.2 mi · 41 min · North Highway 287
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 287
45 m · 6 sec · North Highway 287
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 287
3175 ft · 1 min · North Highway 287
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Turn right onto North Shields Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Shields Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Shields Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Shields Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Shields Street
1 km · 2 min · North Shields Street
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Turn left onto West Mountain Avenue
3248 ft · 2 min · West Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto South Sherwood Street
631 ft · 28 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 Salt Lake City and Fort Collins.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
387 mi · 06h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Salt Lake City and Light Rain Likely near Fort Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 455.1 miles (732.4 km) and usually takes 07h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wamsutter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.9 miles from Salt Lake City and 228.2 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.3 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.63 one way or $155.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salt Lake City and Light Rain Likely near Fort Collins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 356.8 mi (574.22 km).
#1 Salt Lake City
The capital of Utah.
| Population | 200,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.7607800, -111.8910500 |
| Altitude | 1299 |
| 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: Fort Collins (-105.08442, 40.58526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 732 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 40m |
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 | $4.83 | $77.63 | $155.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $82.18 | $164.36 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $86.11 | $172.23 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $101.21 | $202.42 |
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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