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

The driving distance from Timnath, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.99 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.49 mi
10.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.49 mi
Kilometers
10.45 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.99 mi
Kilometers
16.07 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Collins
Wed, Apr 22, 6:56 PM MDT
Return by in Timnath
Wed, Apr 22, 7:13 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timnath
2026-04-22T18:40
Arrive Fort Collins
Wed, Apr 22, 6:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Timnath
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Wellington
CO

Town in Colorado, United States

From Timnath
5 mi
00h 08m
To Fort Collins
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    634 ft · 36 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1255 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    92 m · 18 sec · Deer Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Timnath Parkway

    783 ft · 26 sec · Timnath Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Harmony Road

    2577 ft · 56 sec · East Harmony Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 25 North: Cheyenne

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

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

    976 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Mulberry Street

    1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Meldrum Street

    152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Sherwood Street

    841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Mulberry Street
4.01 mi · 40%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.83 mi · 38%
East Harmony Road
0.49 mi · 5%
West Mulberry Street
0.29 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.24 mi · 2%
I 25 North
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Mulberry Street

Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street

4.01 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellington
00h 08m from Timnath
Leave By
7:56 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Timnath and Mostly Sunny near Fort Collins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Timnath to Fort Collins?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Timnath and 5 miles from Fort Collins.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Timnath and Mostly Sunny near Fort Collins.

Stop Ideas Near Wellington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wellington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

14 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

49 mi away
222 Deming Drive
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

60 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

75 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timnath and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 6.49 mi (10.45 km).

Timnath

#1 Timnath

Human settlement in Larimer County, Colorado, United States of America

Population3,193
Coordinates40.5291500, -104.9852500
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Fort Collins

#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado.

Population168,234
Coordinates40.5852600, -105.0844200
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue (-104.984582, 40.528533)
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.29
Round trip
$2.59
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.29 $2.59
Mid-grade $4.08 $1.43 $2.86
Premium $4.39 $1.54 $3.07
Diesel $4.74 $1.66 $3.32

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Timnath and Fort Collins. The current time is 18:40:22.

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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.