Fort Collins to Colorado Springs drive: Best stops, distance & time
The best road trip stops on the Fort Collins to Colorado Springs drive are Loveland CO, Denver and Castle Rock CO. The distance from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs by car is 133 miles, with a 2h3m driving time.
Planning a Fort Collins to Colorado Springs road trip itinerary
The Fort Collins to Colorado Springs drive connects two of the biggest cities in Colorado.
The charm of Fort Collins lies in the historic centre, where buildings date back to the 1800s. For specific attractions, the Museum of Discovery does interactive science, and the CSU Annual Flower Trial Gardens brings beds of experimental plants.
For nature, head to Spring Canyon Park or the Horsetooth Reservoir in the west of the city.
Good Fort Collins experiences include food tours in the Old Town, guided ghost walks and wine tasting.
Distinctive Fort Collins hotels include the Armstrong and Edwards House.
Colorado Springs is at the foot of the Rockies – most notably the 14,114ft-high Pikes Peak. You can take a Jeep tour to the top, or go via the cog railway. The other natural highlight is the Garden of the Gods, a park with giant red sandstone formations jutting out towards the sky. Ways of exploring include Jeep tours, ebike adventures and Segway tours.
Other interesting Colorado Springs experiences include falconry classes, food tours, hot air balloon flights and ziplining.
For memorable Colorado Springs accommodation with character, go for the Great Wolf Lodge or the Mining Exchange.
Fort Collins to Colorado Springs distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs is 133 miles. That makes for a driving time of around two hours and three minutes. The quickest route is almost entirely up the I-25.
The best road trip stops on the Fort Collins to Colorado Springs drive are Loveland CO, Denver and Castle Rock CO.
For more suggestions, read the guides to the Fort Collins to Denver drive and Denver to Colorado Springs drive.
Best stops between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs: Loveland CO
Loveland CO has a strong enthusiasm for sculpture. The Benson Sculpture Garden is a ten acre park hosting nearly 200 individual artworks, while the Chapungu Sculpture Park concentrates on Zimbabwean stone sculptures.
The Loveland Museum, meanwhile, covers regional history and rotating art exhibitions with panache. Outdoorsy types are best off hiking in the Devil’s Backbone Open Space.
Fort Collins to Colorado Springs road trip attractions: Denver
Top Denver experiences include Rocky Mountain National Park day tours, downtown Denver food tours and chilling guided ghost walks around the Cheeseman Park cemetery.
Also worth considering are whiskey and history tours, guided mountain hikes and craft beer tours.
Memorable Denver accommodation options include the charming Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast and the strikingly stylish Ramble.
Fort Collins to Colorado Springs drive: Castle Rock
The town of Castle Rock CO has a handful of breweries and even the Honnibrook Craft Meadery. But it’s really about the great outdoors. The rock that gives the town its name is in Rock Park – it’s a short but steep walk to the top. The Gateway Mesa Open Space is another good option for walking and taking in the views.
Perhaps the most fun, however, is the Edge – a massive aerial obstacle course. You can also do a zipline tour here.
Track down the best Castle Rock accommodation deals here.
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