How far is Greeley, CO from Burlington, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Burlington, CO is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.74 mi
03h 41m
Flight
150.66 mi
242.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.66 mi
Kilometers
242.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.74 mi
Kilometers
335.94 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 16, 6:42 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 Burlington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 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
Deer Trail
CO

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America

From Greeley
104.3 mi
01h 50m
To Burlington
104.5 mi
01h 50m

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
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.2 mi · 14 min · E-470

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Aurora, Denver, Limon

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Gun Club Road

    1119 ft · 30 sec · North Gun Club Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 70 East: Limon

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    147.2 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 385, I 70 Business: Lincoln Street

    982 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

    2721 ft · 50 sec · South Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rose Avenue

    2658 ft · 56 sec · Rose Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    1880 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
147 mi · 70%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 10%
I 76 West
15.9 mi · 8%
E-470
14.2 mi · 7%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 1%
10th Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

147 mi · 02h 27m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Trail
01h 50m from Greeley
Leave By
9:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greeley and Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Deer Trail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Greeley and 104.5 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 9:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greeley and Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Trail

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Trail, 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 Deer Trail.

RAIL

Fort Morgan

73 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

82 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

109 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 150.66 mi (242.46 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Burlington

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,126
Coordinates39.3061100, -102.2693600
Altitude1271
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Burlington (-102.26936, 39.30611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.88 L · about $27.25
Round trip
$54.51
14.74 gal · 55.76 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $27.25 $54.51
Mid-grade $4.08 $30.10 $60.20
Premium $4.39 $32.36 $64.72
Diesel $4.74 $34.91 $69.82

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 Burlington. The current time is 23:19:37.

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.