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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.91 mi
04h 42m
Flight
213.4 mi
343.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.4 mi
Kilometers
343.44 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.91 mi
Kilometers
434.38 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM MDT
Return by in Alamosa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamosa
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive Greeley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamosa
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fountain
CO

City in Colorado, United States

From Alamosa
147.9 mi
02h 21m
To Greeley
122 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Avenue

    20 m · 7 sec · Ross Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fourth Street

    2320 ft · 1 min · Fourth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Santa Fe Avenue

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Walsen Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 85/87

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    45.9 mi · 48 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon

    865 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Limon

    2718 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    34.4 mi · 34 min · E-470

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East 18th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
86.9 mi · 32%
Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 26%
Ronald Reagan Highway
45.9 mi · 17%
E-470
34.4 mi · 13%
County Road 49
22 mi · 8%
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
213.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain
02h 21m from Alamosa
Leave By
7:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fountain, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

20 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

42 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

106 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Salida, CO

114 mi away
54 Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamosa and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 213.4 mi (343.44 km).

Alamosa

#1 Alamosa

City in Colorado, USA

Population9,367
Coordinates37.4694500, -105.8700200
Altitude2299
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: Ross Avenue (-105.870154, 37.469452)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.05 L · about $35.20
Round trip
$70.41
19.04 gal · 72.1 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamosa and Greeley. The current time is 03:28:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.