How far is Carbondale, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Carbondale, CO to Greeley, CO is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
221.26 mi
03h 55m
Flight
150.19 mi
241.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.19 mi
Kilometers
241.71 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.26 mi
Kilometers
356.09 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Wed, Apr 29, 9:00 AM MDT
Return by in Carbondale
Wed, Apr 29, 12:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carbondale
2026-04-29T05:05
Arrive Greeley
Wed, Apr 29, 9:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carbondale
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
Montezuma
CO

Town in Colorado, USA

From Carbondale
114.8 mi
01h 57m
To Greeley
106.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
27°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North 4th Street

    578 ft · 28 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2382 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    141 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    741 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 27th Street

    693 ft · 14 sec · 27th Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street

    621 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Midland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Midland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    2084 ft · 51 sec · West 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1204 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Laurel Street

    740 ft · 38 sec · Laurel Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    824 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    153.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    21.8 mi · 22 min · Heartland Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East 18th Street

  24. 24

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carbondale and Greeley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Laurel Street
154 mi · 69%
Heartland Expressway
34.4 mi · 16%
County Road 49
22 mi · 10%
East 18th Street
3.67 mi · 2%
Midland Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Laurel Street

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 57m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.1 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montezuma
01h 57m from Carbondale
Leave By
9:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Carbondale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Carbondale and 106.5 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.1 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 9:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.88 one way or $57.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Carbondale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greeley.

Stop Ideas Near Montezuma

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

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

BUS

Frisco, Colorado

20 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Vail, Colorado

41 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

41 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Fairplay, CO

41 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carbondale and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 150.19 mi (241.71 km).

Carbondale

#1 Carbondale

Town of the United States

Population6,729
Coordinates39.4022100, -107.2111600
Altitude1881
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrill Avenue (-107.21126, 39.402204)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.56 L · about $28.88
Round trip
$57.76
15.62 gal · 59.12 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $28.88 $57.76
Mid-grade $4.08 $31.90 $63.79
Premium $4.39 $34.29 $68.59
Diesel $4.74 $37.00 $73.99

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Carbondale and Greeley. The current time is 05:05:22.

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.