Distance from Kansas City to Fort Collins by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Fort Collins (CO) is 568 miles or 914 kilometers or 493 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Fort Collins is 659 miles (1062 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 91 miles or 148 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Fort Collins, CO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Fort Collins is 568 miles or 914 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Fort Collins, is Denver International Airport (DEN).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Fort Collins?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Fort Collins, CO is 1 hours 18 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Fort Collins Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and Fort Collins, CO
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to Fort Collins, CO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to Fort Collins, Colorado is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Fort Collins, CO

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Fort Collins, Colorado is 659 miles or 1062 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Fort Collins, CO is 659 miles or 1062 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Fort Collins, Colorado is approximately 659 miles (1062 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Fort Collins, CO

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Fort Collins, CO?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 15 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Fort Collins take?
Kansas City and Fort Collins are 11 hours 15 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Kansas City and Fort Collins

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Fort Collins (CO) is 2 Hours.
Fort Collins time is 2 Hours behind Kansas City.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Fort Collins
2026-05-03, 00:52:10 EDT2026-05-02, 22:52:10 MDT
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Fort Collins Colorado, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and Fort Collins, CO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 659 mi 1062 km 572.28 nmi
Straight line distance 568 mi 914 km 493 nmi
Difference 91 mi 148 km 79 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Fort Collins Details

Fort Collins is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 35' 6.9'' Longitude: W 105° 5' 3.9''
Latitude40.58526
Longitude-105.08442
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Fort Collins

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Fort Collins, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 22 hours 7 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 16 hours 35 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 14 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 13 hours 16 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 3 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 8 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 17 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 48 minutes