How far is The Pinery, CO from Fort Collins, CO?

The driving distance from The Pinery, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.94 mi
01h 38m
Flight
80.24 mi
129.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.24 mi
Kilometers
129.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.94 mi
Kilometers
154.4 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Mon, May 4, 10:53 AM MDT
Return by in The Pinery
Mon, May 4, 12:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Pinery
2026-05-04T09:14
Arrive Fort Collins
Mon, May 4, 10:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Pinery
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Todd Creek
CO

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

From The Pinery
47.8 mi
00h 49m
To Fort Collins
48.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Pinery and Fort Collins.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain View Drive

    126 m · 20 sec · Mountain View Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway

    871 ft · 32 sec · North Pinery Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Parker Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll, I 70: Limon, Denver International Airport

    2929 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    40.1 mi · 40 min · E-470

  8. 8

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

    1652 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

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

    2582 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41.2 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    976 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Pinery and Fort Collins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.2 mi · 43%
E-470
40.1 mi · 42%
South Parker Road
6.57 mi · 7%
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 4%
Lakeview Drive
1.29 mi · 1%
E470 Toll
0.55 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Todd Creek
00h 49m from The Pinery
Leave By
3:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Pinery and Mostly Cloudy 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 The Pinery to Fort Collins?

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 47.8 miles from The Pinery and 48.1 miles from Fort Collins.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Pinery and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Collins.

Stop Ideas Near Todd Creek

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 Todd Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Todd Creek.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

27 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

29 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

36 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Pinery and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 80.24 mi (129.14 km).

The Pinery

#1 The Pinery

Census designated place

Population10,517
Coordinates39.4552700, -104.7344200
Altitude1904
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain View Drive (-104.734024, 39.455257)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $12.54
Round trip
$25.07
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $12.54 $25.07
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.84 $27.69
Premium $4.39 $14.89 $29.77
Diesel $4.74 $16.06 $32.12

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between The Pinery and Fort Collins. The current time is 09:14:54.

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.