How far is Greeley, CO from Delta, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Delta, CO is about 335.2 miles (539.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
335.22 mi
06h 25m
Flight
213.29 mi
343.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.29 mi
Kilometers
343.25 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.22 mi
Kilometers
539.48 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-23T03:35
Arrive Delta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeley
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Edwards
CO

Location in Colorado, USA

From Greeley
167.5 mi
03h 12m
To Delta
167.8 mi
03h 12m

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
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    232.9 mi · 4 hr 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 32 Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 50

    11.7 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 50

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    604 ft · 19 sec · East 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    86 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
267 mi · 80%
United States Highway 50
32.6 mi · 10%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 7%
32 Road
5.44 mi · 2%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 1%
I 70 Business
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

233 mi · 04h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.9 mi
213.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edwards
03h 12m from Greeley
Leave By
11:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335.2 miles (539.5 km) and usually takes 06h 25m 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?

Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Greeley and 167.8 miles from Delta.

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

The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.9 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 $43.75 one way or $87.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 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 near Delta.

Stop Ideas Near Edwards

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

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

BUS

Vail, Colorado

21 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

43 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
RAIL

Glenwood Springs

63 mi away
413 7th Street
BUS

Fairplay, CO

70 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Delta. Straight-line distance: 213.29 mi (343.25 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Delta

City in Colorado

Population9,030
Coordinates38.7422100, -108.0689600
Altitude1511
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Delta (-108.06896, 38.74221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.83 gal
44.78 L · about $43.75
Round trip
$87.49
23.66 gal · 89.56 L
Estimated CO2
105.1 kg one way
Round trip: 210.3 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $43.75 $87.49
Mid-grade $4.08 $48.31 $96.63
Premium $4.39 $51.95 $103.89
Diesel $4.74 $56.04 $112.08

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 Delta. The current time is 03:35:05.

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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.