How far is Greeley, CO from Brighton, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Brighton, CO is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Brighton.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Highway 85 Business
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 85 Business
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Continue on Highway 85 Business
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 85 Business
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Continue on CanAm Highway
2928 ft · 53 sec · CanAm Highway
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on CanAm Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1620 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
78 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1203 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
23.3 mi · 37 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 7
1306 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Bridge Street
102 m · 6 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
77 m · 4 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Bridge Street
51 m · 3 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
126 m · 14 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
584 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Bush Street
126 m · 11 sec · Bush Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bush Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeley and Brighton.
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.
CanAm Highway
Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greeley and Mostly Sunny near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Brighton?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 17.3 miles from Greeley and 17.3 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greeley and Mostly Sunny near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Platteville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Town of Frederick
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Platteville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.62 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 Brighton
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 40,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.9852600, -104.8205300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-104.82053, 39.98526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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