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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on 15th Street
1837 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
2657 ft · 58 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Street
2239 ft · 39 sec · South Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
147.1 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
1608 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort Collins, Denver International Airport
73 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Gun Club Road
134 m · 10 sec · North Gun Club Road
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Take the ramp straight toward E470 Toll North
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
13.8 mi · 14 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 Burlington 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Trail.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 150.66 mi (242.46 km).
#1 Burlington
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 3,126 |
| Coordinates | 39.3061100, -102.2693600 |
| Altitude | 1271 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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