How far is Castlewood, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Castlewood, CO to Greeley, CO is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.82 mi
01h 25m
Flight
58.83 mi
94.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.82 mi
Kilometers
133.28 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Sat, May 30, 10:39 AM MDT
Return by in Castlewood
Sat, May 30, 12:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castlewood
2026-05-30T09:13
Arrive Greeley
Sat, May 30, 10:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castlewood
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lochbuie
CO

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

From Castlewood
38.1 mi
00h 42m
To Greeley
44.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Drive

    61 m · 9 sec · East Fremont Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on East Fremont Avenue

    1095 ft · 54 sec · East Fremont Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Tamarac Court

    593 ft · 30 sec · South Tamarac Court

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Uinta Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Uinta Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Arapahoe Road

    2676 ft · 1 min · East Arapahoe Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Denver

    859 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon

    828 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    536 ft · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Limon

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    2924 ft · 45 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Fort Collins

    838 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on E470 Toll North: Fort Collins

    3151 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll North

    2614 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2663 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    6.4 mi · 6 min · E-470

  19. 19

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    22 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fern Avenue

    1414 ft · 40 sec · Fern Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 16th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East 16th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 11th Avenue

    1701 ft · 41 sec · 11th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 13th Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · 13th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 18th Avenue

    2006 ft · 2 min · 18th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    115 m · 33 sec · 9th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 19%
I 225 North
11.8 mi · 14%
Peña Boulevard
6.52 mi · 8%
E-470
6.39 mi · 8%
East 16th Street
2.97 mi · 4%
South Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochbuie
00h 42m from Castlewood
Leave By
3:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castlewood and Mostly Sunny then 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 Castlewood to Greeley?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Castlewood and 44.7 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.80 one way or $21.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lochbuie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

48 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castlewood and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.67 km).

Castlewood

#1 Castlewood

City in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States

Population25,271
Coordinates39.5847100, -104.9010900
Altitude1746
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fremont Drive (-104.900942, 39.584353)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $10.80
Round trip
$21.60
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.80 $21.60
Mid-grade $4.08 $11.93 $23.85
Premium $4.39 $12.82 $25.64
Diesel $4.74 $13.83 $27.66

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Castlewood and Greeley. The current time is 09:13:51.

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.