How far is Burlington, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Burlington, CO to Greeley, CO is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
196.86 mi
03h 08m
Flight
150.66 mi
242.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.66 mi
Kilometers
242.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.86 mi
Kilometers
316.81 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM MDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-22T19:19
Arrive Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:44 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
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
Deer Trail
CO

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America

From Burlington
103.6 mi
01h 34m
To Greeley
93.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Greeley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Greeley.

  1. 1

    Start on 15th Street

    1837 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rose Avenue

    2657 ft · 58 sec · Rose Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

    2239 ft · 39 sec · South Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    147.1 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins

    1608 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort Collins, Denver International Airport

    73 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Gun Club Road

    134 m · 10 sec · North Gun Club Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward E470 Toll North

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    13.8 mi · 14 min · E-470

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East 18th Street

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
147 mi · 75%
County Road 49
22 mi · 11%
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 8%
E-470
14.1 mi · 7%
East 18th Street
3.67 mi · 2%
I 76 East
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

147 mi · 02h 27m

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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Trail
01h 34m from Burlington
Leave By
10:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Greeley?

The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Deer Trail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Burlington and 93.2 miles from Greeley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 10:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.70 one way or $51.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Trail

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Trail, 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 Deer Trail.

RAIL

Fort Morgan

73 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

82 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

109 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 150.66 mi (242.46 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,126
Coordinates39.3061100, -102.2693600
Altitude1271
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: 15th Street (-102.269385, 39.30611)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.3 L · about $25.70
Round trip
$51.40
13.9 gal · 52.6 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $25.70 $51.40
Mid-grade $4.08 $28.38 $56.77
Premium $4.39 $30.52 $61.03
Diesel $4.74 $32.92 $65.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Greeley. The current time is 19:19:07.

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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.