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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Fort Collins is 98.48 miles (158.49 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, CO to Fort Collins, CO is 98.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Sterling to Fort Collins with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Colorado to Fort Collins, Colorado is: 102.37 miles (164.75 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Fort Collins will take approximately 01 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Sterling

City in Colorado

Population 14078
GPS Coordinates 40°37'32"N 103°12'28"W
Latitude 40.6255400
Longitude -103.2077100
Altitude 1200
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 Sterling and Fort Collins

The distance between Sterling and Fort Collins is 165 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 49 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 Sterling and Fort Collins. The current time is 18:10:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.67 liters (3.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Fort Collins.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Fort Collins is $13.15 (diesel $17.11).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $13.15 $14.56 $15.63 $17.11

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 December 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling 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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