How far is Frederick, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Frederick, CO to Greeley, CO is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
35.33 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.42 mi
40.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.42 mi
Kilometers
40.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.33 mi
Kilometers
56.86 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM MDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
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
Platteville
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Frederick
16.3 mi
00h 23m
To Greeley
19.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 21 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 Frederick and Greeley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    51 m · 10 sec · Locust Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1552 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Colorado Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Colorado Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pine Cone Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Cone Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 15

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 24

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road 24

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 19

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 19

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto CanAm Highway

    11.8 mi · 19 min · CanAm Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on CanAm Highway

    2967 ft · 53 sec · CanAm Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 85

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 85

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 85 Business

    2240 ft · 41 sec · Highway 85 Business

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 85 Business

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 85 Business

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick 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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CanAm Highway
12.4 mi · 35%
County Road 19
3.04 mi · 9%
Highway 85 Business
2.55 mi · 7%
Colorado Boulevard
2.25 mi · 6%
County Road 15
2.02 mi · 6%
County Road 24
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

CanAm Highway

Turn left onto CanAm Highway

11.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Platteville
00h 23m from Frederick
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frederick 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 Frederick to Greeley?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Platteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Frederick and 19.1 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Platteville

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 Platteville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

24 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

43 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

46 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

54 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 25.42 mi (40.91 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States

Population11,515
Coordinates40.0991500, -104.9372000
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.937201, 40.099108)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.25
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.62 $9.25
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.39 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $4.74 $5.92 $11.84

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 Frederick and Greeley. The current time is 01:22:33.

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.