How far is Dacono, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Dacono, CO to Greeley, CO is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
34.55 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.55 mi
Kilometers
55.61 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM MDT
Return by in Dacono
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dacono
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dacono
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Johnstown
CO

Municipality in Colorado, USA

From Dacono
20 mi
00h 22m
To Greeley
14.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 26 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    537 ft · 29 sec · Ash Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    635 ft · 30 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colorado Boulevard

    701 ft · 21 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1736 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    21.5 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 34 East: Greeley

    148 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Highway 34

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Highway 34

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street

    9.8 mi · 16 min · 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 18th Avenue

    153 m · 29 sec · 18th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    115 m · 12 sec · 9th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dacono 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21.5 mi · 62%
10th Street
9.77 mi · 28%
East Highway 34
4.63 mi · 13%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
I 25 North
0.33 mi · 1%
US 34
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

21.5 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnstown
00h 22m from Dacono
Leave By
4:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dacono and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Dacono and 14.5 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dacono and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greeley.

Stop Ideas Near Johnstown

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

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

25 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

30 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dacono and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.42 km).

Dacono

#1 Dacono

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population6,572
Coordinates40.0847100, -104.9394200
Altitude1533
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.939417, 40.084538)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.02
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.51 $9.02
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.98 $9.96
Premium $4.39 $5.36 $10.71
Diesel $4.74 $5.78 $11.56

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 Dacono and Greeley. The current time is 00:17:57.

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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.