How far is Greeley, CO from Cañon City, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Cañon City, CO is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Cañon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Cañon City.
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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
15.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
35.1 mi · 35 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.7 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
30.6 mi · 40 min · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
9.5 mi · 17 min · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mackenzie Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · Mackenzie Avenue
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Turn right onto Royal Gorge Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · Royal Gorge Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
692 ft · 32 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Macon Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Macon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Macon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeley and Cañon City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
45.7 mi · 00h 47m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Cañon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Cañon City?
The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Castle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Greeley and 89.3 miles from Cañon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 9:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Greeley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Cañon City.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines
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 Castle Pines.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Cañon City. Straight-line distance: 139.89 mi (225.13 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 Cañon City
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 16,679 |
| Coordinates | 38.4409800, -105.2424500 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cañon City (-105.24245, 38.44098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.33 | $46.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $25.77 | $51.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.71 | $55.41 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
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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