How far is Erie, CO from Greeley, CO?
The driving distance from Erie, CO to Greeley, CO is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Municipality in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Greeley.
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Start on Wells Street
706 ft · 36 sec · Wells Street
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Turn left onto Briggs Street
1248 ft · 44 sec · Briggs Street
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Continue on County Road 1 1/2
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 1 1/2
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 3
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 3
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North: Fort Collins
1739 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21.5 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 34 East: Greeley
148 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Continue on East Highway 34
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Highway 34
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Turn slight right onto 10th Street
9.8 mi · 16 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 18th Avenue
153 m · 29 sec · 18th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
115 m · 12 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 Erie 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
21.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Erie 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 Erie to Greeley?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 21.9 miles from Erie and 21.9 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Johnstown
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 Johnstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.57 km).
#1 Erie
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 30,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.0502600, -105.0499800 |
| Altitude | 1532 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
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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