How far is Sheridan, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Sheridan, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 20m.
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.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Fort Collins.
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Start on South Federal Boulevard
1433 ft · 24 sec · South Federal Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 285 North
1065 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Hampden Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85
828 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto US 85 North
32 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Santa Fe Drive
3.5 mi · 4 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
10 mi · 14 min · South 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 · 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 Sheridan and Fort Collins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Cloudy leaving Sheridan 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 Sheridan to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Sheridan and 36.4 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sheridan and Sunny near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Town of Frederick
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
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Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 64.91 mi (104.46 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in State of Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,027 |
| Coordinates | 39.6469300, -105.0252600 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $12.13 | $24.25 |
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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