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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on East Fremont Drive
61 m · 9 sec · East Fremont Drive
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Continue on East Fremont Avenue
1095 ft · 54 sec · East Fremont Avenue
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Turn left onto South Tamarac Court
593 ft · 30 sec · South Tamarac Court
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Turn left onto South Uinta Street
1 km · 2 min · South Uinta Street
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Turn right onto East Arapahoe Road
2676 ft · 1 min · East Arapahoe Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Denver
859 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
828 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
536 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Limon
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2924 ft · 45 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard
6.5 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Fort Collins
838 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E470 Toll North: Fort Collins
3151 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll North
2614 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2663 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto E-470
6.4 mi · 6 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 · 20 sec
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Turn left
22 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto East 18th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street
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Turn right onto Fern Avenue
1414 ft · 40 sec · Fern Avenue
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Turn left onto East 16th Street
3 mi · 7 min · East 16th Street
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue
1701 ft · 41 sec · 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto 13th Street
3208 ft · 2 min · 13th Street
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Turn right onto 18th Avenue
2006 ft · 2 min · 18th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
115 m · 33 sec · 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 Castlewood and Greeley.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Town of Frederick
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochbuie.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castlewood and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.67 km).
#1 Castlewood
City in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 25,271 |
| Coordinates | 39.5847100, -104.9010900 |
| Altitude | 1746 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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