How far is Greeley, CO from Edwards, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Edwards, CO is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.82 mi
03h 19m
Flight
113.29 mi
182.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.29 mi
Kilometers
182.33 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.82 mi
Kilometers
273.3 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edwards
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-23T00:12
Arrive Edwards
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:20 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
Idaho Springs
CO

City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Greeley
84.9 mi
01h 39m
To Edwards
84.9 mi
01h 39m

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
52°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Avenue

    964 ft · 48 sec · 19th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    603 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 21st Avenue

    966 ft · 48 sec · 21st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1326 ft · 27 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 4th Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 71st Avenue

    2862 ft · 1 min · 71st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    4.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 34

    5 mi · 6 min · Highway 34

  9. 9

    Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1 mi · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    29.5 mi · 30 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Arvada, Grand Junction

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    106.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Edwards

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Edwards Access Road

    76 m · 5 sec · Edwards Access Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road

    96 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Edwards Access Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road

    92 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Edwards Access Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road

    1949 ft · 41 sec · Edwards Access Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    64 m · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
111 mi · 66%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29.5 mi · 17%
North Valley Highway
10.9 mi · 6%
Highway 34
4.96 mi · 3%
10th Street
4.8 mi · 3%
4th Street
4.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left

106 mi · 02h 03m

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
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idaho Springs
01h 39m from Greeley
Leave By
10:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Greeley and 84.9 miles from Edwards.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 10:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Greeley and Chance Snow Showers near Edwards.

Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs

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

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

BUS

Pine Junction, CO

32 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

35 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Edwards. Straight-line distance: 113.29 mi (182.33 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edwards

Location in Colorado, USA

Population10,266
Coordinates39.6449900, -106.5942000
Altitude2201
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Edwards (-106.5942, 39.64499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.68 L · about $22.15
Round trip
$44.30
11.98 gal · 45.36 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $22.15 $44.30
Mid-grade $4.08 $24.46 $48.93
Premium $4.39 $26.30 $52.60
Diesel $4.74 $28.37 $56.75

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 Edwards. The current time is 00:12:25.

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.