How far is Greeley, CO from Cortez, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Cortez, CO is about 439.7 miles (707.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 09h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Cortez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Cortez.
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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 left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
40.4 mi · 51 min
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Turn slight left
23.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto West Highway 112
13.1 mi · 19 min · West Highway 112
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on US 160
10.5 mi · 14 min · US 160
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Continue straight
46.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight left
588 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
44.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn right onto North Market Street
59 m · 11 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left
65 m · 16 sec
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeley and Cortez.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 285 South
Merge slight left
101 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Greeley and Mostly Sunny near Cortez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Cortez?
The road trip is about 439.7 miles (707.6 km) and usually takes 09h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bonanza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.8 miles from Greeley and 219.9 miles from Cortez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 142.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.36 one way or $114.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greeley and Mostly Sunny near Cortez.
Stop Ideas Near Bonanza
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 Bonanza.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Cortez. Straight-line distance: 297.59 mi (478.92 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 Cortez
Town in and county seat of Montezuma County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 8,734 |
| Coordinates | 37.3488800, -108.5859300 |
| Altitude | 1887 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cortez (-108.58593, 37.34888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 708 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $57.36 | $114.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $63.34 | $126.69 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $68.10 | $136.21 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $73.47 | $146.94 |
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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