How far is Greeley, CO from Aspen, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Aspen, CO is about 218 miles (350.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Aspen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Aspen.
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Start on 19th Avenue
80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
602 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 21st Avenue
151 m · 29 sec · 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 18th Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · 18th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 18th Street
825 ft · 13 sec · East 18th Street
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Continue on East 18th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street
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Turn right onto County Road 49
21.9 mi · 26 min · County Road 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 West
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 91 South: Copper Mountain, Leadville
2195 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 9th Street
599 ft · 21 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn slight left onto Harrison Avenue
916 ft · 37 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto McWethy Drive
2541 ft · 52 sec · McWethy Drive
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Turn right
13.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
42.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn right onto South Original Street
753 ft · 26 sec · South Original Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1095 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Galena Street
45 m · 7 sec · North Galena Street
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Turn left
17 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeley and Aspen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 76 West
Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Greeley and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Aspen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Aspen?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.8 km) and usually takes 05h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silver Plume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Greeley and 109.1 miles from Aspen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greeley and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Aspen.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Plume
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 Silver Plume.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Aspen. Straight-line distance: 140.6 mi (226.28 km).
#1 Greeley
The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.
| Population | 108,958 |
| Coordinates | 40.4233100, -104.7091300 |
| Altitude | 1425 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aspen
Town in Pitkin County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 7,657 |
| Coordinates | 39.1911000, -106.8175400 |
| Altitude | 2405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aspen (-106.81754, 39.1911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $28.44 | $56.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $31.41 | $62.81 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.77 | $67.53 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
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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