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.
#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 |
#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 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 06:05:25.
| 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 December 22, 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.
