How far is Greeley, CO from Aurora, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Aurora, CO is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
61.08 mi
01h 11m
Flight
48.38 mi
77.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.38 mi
Kilometers
77.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.08 mi
Kilometers
98.3 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Fri, Apr 17, 7:10 PM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Fri, Apr 17, 8:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-17T17:58
Arrive Aurora
Fri, Apr 17, 7:10 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeley
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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Greeley
32 mi
00h 35m
To Aurora
29.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 26 mph NNE
Destination
48°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Avenue

    80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    602 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 21st Avenue

    151 m · 29 sec · 21st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 18th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East 18th Street

    825 ft · 13 sec · East 18th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 18th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 49

    21.9 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West

    901 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    6.9 mi · 7 min · E-470

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Denver International Airport, Pena Boulevard

    1099 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Peña Boulevard West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Peña Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Peña Boulevard

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

    546 ft · 8 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs, ​Peoria Street

    1915 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 225 South: Aurora, Colorado Springs

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue

    1772 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1504 ft · 31 sec · East 6th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vaughn Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Zion Street

    155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Vaughn Street

    990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeley and Aurora.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 36%
I 76 West
15.9 mi · 26%
E-470
6.95 mi · 11%
Peña Boulevard
6.62 mi · 11%
I 225 South
3.79 mi · 6%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn right onto County Road 49

21.9 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 35m from Greeley
Leave By
4:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Greeley and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Aurora?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Greeley and 29.1 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Greeley and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Dacono City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Dacono City Hall

Dacono , CO
512 Cherry St, Dacono, CO 80514
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 48.38 mi (77.86 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population387,377
Coordinates39.7294300, -104.8319200
Altitude1648
CountryUnited States
Start: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.98
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.99 $15.98
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.82 $17.64
Premium $4.39 $9.48 $18.97
Diesel $4.74 $10.23 $20.46

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeley and Aurora. The current time is 17:58:32.

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.