How far is Superior, CO from Fort Collins, CO?

The driving distance from Superior, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.76 mi
01h 02m
Flight
43.92 mi
70.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.92 mi
Kilometers
70.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.76 mi
Kilometers
94.56 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Tue, Jun 2, 6:27 AM MDT
Return by in Superior
Tue, Jun 2, 7:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Superior
2026-06-02T05:24
Arrive Fort Collins
Tue, Jun 2, 6:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Superior
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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Superior
29.3 mi
00h 31m
To Fort Collins
29.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Fort Collins.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    961 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marshall Road

    644 ft · 18 sec · Marshall Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McCaslin Boulevard

    112 m · 24 sec · McCaslin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 36 East: Denver

    1565 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    3170 ft · 42 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Parkway, Interlocken Loop

    1460 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Parkway, RTD Park-n-Ride, Louisville

    67 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Interlocken Loop

    650 ft · 24 sec · Interlocken Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    8.4 mi · 9 min · Northwest Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.2 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    976 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.2 mi · 70%
Northwest Parkway
8.68 mi · 15%
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 7%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.03 mi · 3%
I 25 North
0.68 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 31m from Superior
Leave By
4:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Superior and Mostly Sunny then 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 Superior to Fort Collins?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Superior and 29.5 miles from Fort Collins.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 43.92 mi (70.69 km).

Superior

#1 Superior

Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.

Population13,413
Coordinates39.9527600, -105.1686000
Altitude1675
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.168599, 39.952577)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $7.65
Round trip
$15.31
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.65 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.45 $16.91
Premium $4.39 $9.09 $18.18
Diesel $4.74 $9.81 $19.61

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Superior and Fort Collins. The current time is 05:24:57.

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.