How far is Strasburg, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Strasburg, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Strasburg and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strasburg and Fort Collins.
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Start on East Colfax Avenue
849 ft · 26 sec · East Colfax Avenue
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Turn left onto Wagner Street
1269 ft · 27 sec · Wagner Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
1608 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort Collins, Denver International Airport
73 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Gun Club Road
134 m · 10 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Take the ramp straight toward E470 Toll North
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
24.9 mi · 25 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 · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Continue on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 39 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 Strasburg 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
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Strasburg and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Fort Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Strasburg to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 46.7 miles from Strasburg and 47 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Strasburg and Rain Showers then Partly 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.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strasburg and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 70.99 mi (114.25 km).
#1 Strasburg
Situated on the eastern plains of Colorado within Adams County, this community sits at an elevation of 5,381 feet along Interstate 70.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7383200, -104.3232900 |
| Altitude | 1640 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.33 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $21.51 | $43.01 |
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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