Commuter Guide
Living in Cheyenne, Working in Fort Collins
Drive time, winter on I-25, taxes and where in Cheyenne to buy if you commute south to Colorado.
The Overview
Is the I-25 commute worth it?
Plenty of people live in Cheyenne and work in Fort Collins. The draw is usually more house for the money and a smaller-city feel, with a drive of under an hour on a normal day.
Mary Knox has been licensed in Wyoming real estate for over ten years and works with every client herself. Here's what she tells buyers weighing the commute.
What to Know
What the commute really looks like
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Drive time
Fort Collins is about 45 miles south on I-25, usually 45 minutes to an hour door to door. Where you live in Cheyenne and where you work in Fort Collins make a real difference.
02
Winter on I-25
Wind and blowing snow can slow or close I-25 between Cheyenne and the Colorado line a few times each winter. Ask your employer about remote days before you rely on the drive.
03
Taxes
Wyoming has no state income tax, but Colorado generally taxes wages earned for work done in Colorado. Property taxes and home prices are where many commuters see the difference. Talk with a tax professional about your case.
04
Where to buy
South Cheyenne and homes near I-25 shorten the drive the most. North Cheyenne has more new construction but adds time. Mary can map drive times for the homes you like.
Common Questions
Straight answers
How long is the commute from Cheyenne to Fort Collins?
Fort Collins is about 45 miles south of Cheyenne on I-25, usually around 45 minutes to an hour depending on where you start and end. Winter storms can slow or close I-25, so plan for some days working from home or leaving early.
Will I pay Colorado income tax if I live in Cheyenne and work in Fort Collins?
Generally, Colorado taxes income earned from work done in Colorado, even if you live in Wyoming. Wyoming has no state income tax. Check with a tax professional about your situation before you count on savings.
Which part of Cheyenne is best for a Fort Collins commute?
South Cheyenne and homes close to I-25 cut the most time off a southbound commute. North Cheyenne adds a few minutes but has more newer construction.
Service Area
Communities Mary Serves
Cheyenne, Laramie County and Wyoming statewide
Mary has been licensed in Wyoming real estate for over ten years and personally handles every client in these communities — no hand-offs to a junior agent, no referral desk. If you are buying or selling anywhere in Laramie County or the wider Wyoming market, she can help directly.
- Cheyenne
- Downtown Cheyenne
- North Cheyenne
- South Cheyenne
- Saddle Ridge
- Whitney Ranch
- Buffalo Ridge
- Sweetgrass
- The Pointe
- Indian Hills
- Pine Bluffs
- Burns
- Carpenter
- Albin
- Laramie
- Wyoming statewide
Or call or text Mary directly at 307-631-1922.
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