How far is Wheat Ridge, CO from Fort Collins, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wheat Ridge and Fort Collins is 56.6 miles (91.09 km).

Flight distance from Wheat Ridge, CO to Fort Collins, CO is 56.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Wheat Ridge to Fort Collins with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wheat Ridge, Colorado to Fort Collins, Colorado is: 65.49 miles (105.4 km) by car.

Driving from Wheat Ridge to Fort Collins will take approximately 01 hours 10 minutes.

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#1 Wheat Ridge

City in Colorado, USA

Population 31857
GPS Coordinates 39°45'58"N 105°4'38"W
Latitude 39.7661000
Longitude -105.0772100
Altitude 1664
Country United States
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#2 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Fort Collins is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Colorado State University and the Fort Collins Museum of Art.

Population 168234
GPS Coordinates 40°35'7"N 105°5'4"W
Latitude 40.5852600
Longitude -105.0844200
Altitude 1525
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Wheat Ridge and Fort Collins

The distance between Wheat Ridge and Fort Collins is 105 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Wheat Ridge and Fort Collins. The current time is 00:31:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.75 liters (2.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wheat Ridge and Fort Collins.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wheat Ridge to Fort Collins is $8.41 (diesel $10.95).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $8.41 $9.32 $10 $10.95

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wheat Ridge and Fort Collins (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Arvada, CO to Wheat Ridge 3.38 miles (5 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, CO to Wheat Ridge 18.92 miles (30 km)

Driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Wheat Ridge 11.83 miles (19 km)

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Driving distance from Centennial, CO to Wheat Ridge 20.36 miles (33 km)

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Driving distance from Denver, CO to Wheat Ridge 9.34 miles (15 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Wheat Ridge 241.87 miles (389 km)

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Driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Wheat Ridge 118.61 miles (191 km)

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