How far is Greeley, CO from Craig, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Craig, CO is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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
256.58 mi
05h 21m
Flight
149.27 mi
240.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.27 mi
Kilometers
240.22 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.58 mi
Kilometers
412.93 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Craig
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-22T23:10
Arrive Craig
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 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
Silverthorne
CO

Town in Colorado, USA

From Greeley
128.2 mi
02h 40m
To Craig
128.4 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 24 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 35 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CO 9 North: Silverthorne, Dillon

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 9 North: Silverthorne

    90 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Blue River Parkway

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Blue River Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    31.9 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    47.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    46.1 mi · 58 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    113 m · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
97.7 mi · 38%
Park Avenue
93.5 mi · 36%
Blue River Parkway
37.2 mi · 14%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 9%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 1%
10th Street
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

63.1 mi · 01h 16m

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.3 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silverthorne
02h 40m from Greeley
Leave By
6:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greeley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Craig.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Silverthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Greeley and 128.4 miles from Craig.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.3 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 6:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greeley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Craig.

Stop Ideas Near Silverthorne

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

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

BUS

Frisco, Colorado

5 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Vail, Colorado

23 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

41 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Fairplay, CO

46 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Craig. Straight-line distance: 149.27 mi (240.22 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Craig

City in Colorado

Population8,953
Coordinates40.5152500, -107.5464500
Altitude1889
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Craig (-107.54645, 40.51525)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.27 L · about $33.47
Round trip
$66.93
18.1 gal · 68.54 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $33.47 $66.93
Mid-grade $4.08 $36.96 $73.92
Premium $4.39 $39.74 $79.48
Diesel $4.74 $42.87 $85.74

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 Craig. The current time is 23:10:56.

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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.