How far is Alamosa, CO from Greeley, CO?
The driving distance from Alamosa, CO to Greeley, CO is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamosa and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamosa and Greeley.
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Start on Ross Avenue
20 m · 7 sec · Ross Avenue
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Turn left onto Fourth Street
2320 ft · 1 min · Fourth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
64 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Walsen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 85/87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
45.9 mi · 48 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Limon
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
34.4 mi · 34 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
1014 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 49
22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49
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Turn left onto East 18th Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · East 18th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 19th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamosa and Greeley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 North
Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
86.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Alamosa and Sunny near Greeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamosa to Greeley?
The road trip is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Alamosa and 122 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.20 one way or $70.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamosa and Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamosa and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 213.4 mi (343.44 km).
#1 Alamosa
City in Colorado, USA
| Population | 9,367 |
| Coordinates | 37.4694500, -105.8700200 |
| Altitude | 2299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greeley
The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.
| Population | 108,958 |
| Coordinates | 40.4233100, -104.7091300 |
| Altitude | 1425 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $35.20 | $70.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $41.80 | $83.60 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $45.10 | $90.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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