How far is Towaoc, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Towaoc, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 468.4 miles (753.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Towaoc and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Towaoc and Fort Collins.
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Start on Oak Lane
590 ft · 28 sec · Oak Lane
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Turn left onto Rustling Willow Street
145 m · 14 sec · Rustling Willow Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mike Wash Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Mike Wash Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
11 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto South Sligo Street
2622 ft · 56 sec · South Sligo Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2937 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Mancos Road
16.4 mi · 21 min · East Mancos Road
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Continue on US 160
26.7 mi · 32 min · US 160
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Take the exit right toward US 160 East, US 550 South
1140 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino del Rio
3.8 mi · 6 min · Camino del Rio
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Continue on Highway 160
52.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 160
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on Pagosa Street
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pagosa Street
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
13.1 mi · 16 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Gunbarrel Road
23.1 mi · 27 min · Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on 8th Street
1780 ft · 43 sec · 8th Street
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Turn straight
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight
40.2 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
1151 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West: West CO 470 to I-70
1552 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Grand Junction, Denver
955 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1098 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi · 42 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 · 49 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 27 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
145 m · 16 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Continue on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 37 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 Towaoc and Fort Collins.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 285 North
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Towaoc and Sunny near Fort Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Towaoc to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 468.4 miles (753.8 km) and usually takes 08h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saguache is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.9 miles from Towaoc and 240.4 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 163.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.13 one way or $122.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Towaoc and Sunny near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Saguache
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 Saguache.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Towaoc and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 304.88 mi (490.65 km).
#1 Towaoc
Census-designated place in Montezuma County, Colorado
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 37.2044400, -108.7295400 |
| Altitude | 1802 |
| 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 (-105.084316, 40.585259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 754 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 50m |
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 | $61.13 | $122.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $67.51 | $135.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $72.58 | $145.17 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $78.30 | $156.61 |
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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