How far is Fort Carson, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Carson, CO to Greeley, CO is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.23 mi
02h 25m
Flight
116.56 mi
187.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.56 mi
Kilometers
187.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.23 mi
Kilometers
228.89 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Carson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Carson
2026-04-22T20:32
Arrive Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Carson
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
Foxfield
CO

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America

From Fort Carson
70 mi
01h 12m
To Greeley
72.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Carson and Greeley.

  1. 1

    Start on Prussman Avenue

    640 ft · 24 sec · Prussman Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chiles Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Chiles Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto O'Connell Boulevard

    2033 ft · 41 sec · O'Connell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2207 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver

    609 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North, US 24 West: Denver

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    45.9 mi · 48 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon

    865 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Limon

    2718 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    34.4 mi · 34 min · E-470

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East 18th Street

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Carson 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
45.9 mi · 32%
E-470
34.4 mi · 24%
County Road 49
22 mi · 15%
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 11%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.74 mi · 5%
O'Connell Boulevard
5.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

45.9 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foxfield
01h 12m from Fort Carson
Leave By
1:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson to Greeley?

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Foxfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Fort Carson and 72.3 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Carson and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.

Stop Ideas Near Foxfield

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 Foxfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Aurora Municipal Center
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Aurora Municipal Center

Aurora , CO
15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

25 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

54 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

67 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Carson and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.58 km).

Fort Carson

#1 Fort Carson

United States Army installation

Population13,813
Coordinates38.7374900, -104.7888600
Altitude1780
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: Prussman Avenue (-104.788876, 38.737506)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.13
10.04 gal · 38 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $18.56 $37.13
Mid-grade $4.08 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.39 $22.04 $44.09
Diesel $4.74 $23.78 $47.56

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 Fort Carson and Greeley. The current time is 20:32:10.

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.