How far is Greeley, CO from Avon, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Avon, CO is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.33 mi
03h 14m
Flight
110.43 mi
177.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.43 mi
Kilometers
177.72 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.33 mi
Kilometers
266.07 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 16, 5:48 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeley
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kittredge
CO

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado

From Greeley
82.6 mi
01h 37m
To Avon
82.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
45°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    102.2 mi · 2 hr

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Avon

    921 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Avon

    74 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Avon Road

    676 ft · 14 sec · Avon Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Avon Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Avon Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road

    85 m · 6 sec · Avon Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Avon Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road

    1059 ft · 21 sec · Avon Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Avon Road

    90 m · 5 sec · Avon Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road

    23 m · 1 sec · Avon Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avon Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
137 mi · 83%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 13%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 2%
10th Street
1.08 mi · 1%
East 18th Street
1.02 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

102 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittredge
01h 37m from Greeley
Leave By
10:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greeley and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Kittredge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Greeley and 82.7 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 10:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kittredge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittredge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Pine Junction, CO

22 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

28 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

45 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Avon. Straight-line distance: 110.43 mi (177.72 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Avon

Home Rule Municipality that is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

Population6,952
Coordinates39.6313700, -106.5222500
Altitude2265
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Avon (-106.52225, 39.63137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.08 L · about $21.56
Round trip
$43.12
11.66 gal · 44.16 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $21.56 $43.12
Mid-grade $4.08 $23.81 $47.62
Premium $4.39 $25.60 $51.20
Diesel $4.74 $27.62 $55.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeley and Avon. The current time is 23:19:40.

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.