How far is Wray, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Wray, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (249 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wray and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wray and Fort Collins.
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Start on West 6th Street
16 m · 4 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Adams Street
1080 ft · 53 sec · Adams Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
54.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 34
21.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 34
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Turn slight right
81 m · 10 sec
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Continue on US Highway 6
1.3 km · 2 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1039 ft · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
60.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Hudson
1129 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bison Highway
7 m · 1 sec · East Bison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway
1468 ft · 25 sec · East Bison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bison Highway
41 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway
8 mi · 10 min · East Bison Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Take the ramp right
1481 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight left
829 ft · 11 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 18
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 18
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 23
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 23
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Turn left onto County Road 20
3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 20
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Continue on Pine Cone Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Pine Cone Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road 15
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 15
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Turn left onto Firestone Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Firestone Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29 mi · 29 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 Wray and Fort Collins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight left
60.1 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wray 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 Wray to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Wray and 75 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.7 miles (249 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 12:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.52 one way or $45.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wray and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wray and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 154.75 mi (249.05 km).
#1 Wray
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,353 |
| Coordinates | 40.0758200, -102.2232500 |
| Altitude | 1086 |
| 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 (-105.08428, 40.58526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.87 | $49.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.74 | $53.48 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
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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