How far is Vail, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Vail and Fort Collins is 94.38 miles (151.89 km).
Flight distance from Vail, CO to Fort Collins, CO is 94.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Vail to Fort Collins with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Vail, Colorado to Fort Collins, Colorado is: 157.41 miles (253.33 km) by car.
Driving from Vail to Fort Collins will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Vail
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5489 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°38'25"N 106°22'27"W |
| Latitude | 39.6402600 |
| Longitude | -106.3742000 |
| Altitude | 2496 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Fort Collins: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428,40.58526)
Estimated Travel Time Between Vail and Fort Collins
The distance between Vail and Fort Collins is 253 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Vail and Fort Collins. The current time is 06:29:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.03 liters (5.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Vail and Fort Collins.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Vail to Fort Collins is $20.22 (diesel $26.31).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $20.22 | $22.39 | $24.03 | $26.31 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Vail 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.
