How far is Greeley, CO from Buena Vista, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Buena Vista, CO is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Buena Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Buena Vista.
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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
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: Colorado Springs
1.1 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South: Fairplay
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
101.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Cottonwood Road
145 m · 13 sec · Cottonwood Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
46 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeley and Buena Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 285 South
Merge slight left
101 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Greeley and Snow Showers Likely near Buena Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Buena Vista?
The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Evergreen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Greeley and 90.7 miles from Buena Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 9:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Greeley and Snow Showers Likely near Buena Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Evergreen
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 Evergreen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 132.89 mi (213.86 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 Buena Vista
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.8422200, -106.1311300 |
| Altitude | 2421 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buena Vista (-106.13113, 38.84222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $23.67 | $47.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $26.14 | $52.28 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.10 | $56.20 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $30.32 | $60.63 |
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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