Distance from Washington to Fort Collins by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Fort Collins (CO) is 1490 miles or 2397 kilometers or 1294 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Fort Collins is 1687 miles (2716 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 197 miles or 319 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Fort Collins, CO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Fort Collins is 1490 miles or 2397 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Fort Collins, is Denver International Airport (DEN).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Fort Collins?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Fort Collins, CO is 3 hours 25 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Fort Collins Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Fort Collins, CO
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Fort Collins, CO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Fort Collins, Colorado is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Fort Collins, CO

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Fort Collins, Colorado is 1687 miles or 2716 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Fort Collins, CO is 1687 miles or 2716 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Fort Collins, Colorado is approximately 1687 miles (2716 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 30 to 31 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Fort Collins, CO

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Fort Collins, CO?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Fort Collins take?
Washington and Fort Collins are 30 hours 26 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 Washington and Fort Collins

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Fort Collins (CO) is 2 Hours.
Fort Collins time is 2 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Fort Collins
2026-04-01, 06:34:59 EDT2026-04-01, 04:34:59 MDT
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Fort Collins Colorado, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1687 mi 2716 km 1464.99 nmi
Straight line distance 1490 mi 2397 km 1294 nmi
Difference 197 mi 319 km 170 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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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 Washington, DC and Fort Collins, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 56 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 42 hours 26 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 37 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 33 hours 57 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 30 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 28 hours 17 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 26 hours 6 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 24 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 22 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 21 hours 13 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 19 hours 58 minutes