How far is Greeley, CO from Denver, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Denver, CO is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
62.54 mi
01h 11m
Flight
49.47 mi
79.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.47 mi
Kilometers
79.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.54 mi
Kilometers
100.65 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denver
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Denver
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Greeley
31.3 mi
00h 35m
To Denver
31.2 mi
00h 35m

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
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 38th Avenue, Park Avenue, Downtown

    1348 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Park Avenue, Downtown

    528 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Avenue

    3279 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue West

    2615 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue West

  19. 19

    Continue on West 22nd Street

    2095 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 14th Avenue

    709 ft · 30 sec · East 14th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    109 m · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
28.5 mi · 46%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 35%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 4%
North Valley Highway
2.32 mi · 4%
10th Street
1.08 mi · 2%
I 25 South
1.06 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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 35m from Greeley
Leave By
4:06 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 Denver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Greeley and 31.2 miles from Denver.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 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 Denver.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Fort Lupton City Hall

Fort Lupton , CO
130 S McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.6 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Denver. Straight-line distance: 49.47 mi (79.61 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Start: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.35
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.17 $16.35
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.03 $18.05
Premium $4.39 $9.70 $19.41
Diesel $4.74 $10.47 $20.94

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 Denver. The current time is 05:46:47.

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.