How far is Steamboat Springs, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Steamboat Springs, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jackson County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Steamboat Springs and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steamboat Springs and Fort Collins.
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Start on the route
72 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Street
62 m · 13 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue straight
3270 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
32.8 mi · 53 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue on State Highway 230
39.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 230
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Continue on Jackson Street
1828 ft · 31 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Snowy Range Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Snowy Range Road
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Take the ramp right
1489 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1 mi · 1 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 Steamboat Springs 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.
State Highway 230
Continue on State Highway 230
39.6 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Steamboat Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Steamboat Springs to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Walden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Steamboat Springs and 63.9 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Steamboat Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Walden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walden.
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Fraser – Winter Park
Fort Collins, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Steamboat Springs and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 92.01 mi (148.08 km).
#1 Steamboat Springs
County seat city in Routt County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.4849800, -106.8317200 |
| Altitude | 2052 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $22.67 | $45.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
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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