How far is Greeley, CO from Eaton, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Eaton, CO is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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Statutory Town located in Weld County, Colorado, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Eaton.
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Start on 19th Avenue
615 ft · 33 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
116 m · 20 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 18th Avenue
1317 ft · 1 min · 18th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Highway 85
4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 85
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeley and Eaton.
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.
Highway 85
Merge slight right onto Highway 85
4.61 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Greeley and Sunny near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Eaton?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Greeley and 4.2 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greeley and Sunny near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near Garden City
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 Garden City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 7.39 mi (11.89 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 Eaton
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.5302600, -104.7113500 |
| Altitude | 1475 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-104.71135, 40.53026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
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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