How far is Fort Collins, CO from Greeley, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Collins, CO to Greeley, CO is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Collins and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins and Greeley.
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Start on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 37 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
1494 ft · 44 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Continue on East Mulberry Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 26: Crossroads Boulevard
1552 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 26: Crossroads Boulevard East
72 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Crossroads Boulevard
69 m · 4 sec · Crossroads Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard
149 m · 10 sec · Crossroads Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crossroads Boulevard
28 m · 2 sec · Crossroads Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Crossroads Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crossroads Boulevard
42 m · 3 sec · Crossroads Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Crossroads Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 17
6 m · 1 sec · County Road 17
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 17
2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 17
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Turn left onto Highway 34
1.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 34
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Turn slight right onto 10th Street
5.2 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 71st Avenue
2865 ft · 1 min · 71st Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · 4th Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1326 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto 21st Avenue
966 ft · 48 sec · 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
603 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue
964 ft · 42 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 Fort Collins 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9.52 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Collins 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 Collins to Greeley?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Fort Collins and 14.7 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Collins and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
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 Windsor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Collins and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 22.67 mi (36.48 km).
#1 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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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