How far is Greeley, CO from Columbine, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Columbine, CO is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.82 mi
01h 37m
Flight
60.79 mi
97.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.79 mi
Kilometers
97.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.82 mi
Kilometers
125.24 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-23T04:43
Arrive Columbine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeley
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Lochbuie
CO

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

From Greeley
38.9 mi
00h 48m
To Columbine
38.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 26 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.3 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

    612 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 25 south: Denver

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Mineral Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Mineral Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Ken Caryl Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Pierce Street

    2071 ft · 46 sec · South Pierce Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Roxbury Place

    756 ft · 31 sec · West Roxbury Place

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Newland Street

    626 ft · 28 sec · South Newland Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Newland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
28.5 mi · 37%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 28%
US 85
9.62 mi · 12%
North Valley Highway
7.71 mi · 10%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 3%
West Mineral Avenue
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochbuie
00h 48m from Greeley
Leave By
3:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Greeley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Greeley and 38.9 miles from Columbine.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Greeley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbine.

Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lochbuie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

48 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Columbine. Straight-line distance: 60.79 mi (97.84 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Columbine

School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999

Population24,280
Coordinates39.5877700, -105.0694300
Altitude1688
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Columbine (-105.06943, 39.58777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.08 $11.19 $22.38
Premium $4.39 $12.03 $24.06
Diesel $4.74 $12.98 $25.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeley and Columbine. The current time is 04:43:03.

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.