How far is Greeley, CO from Erie, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Erie, CO is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.63 mi
01h 00m
Flight
31.42 mi
50.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.42 mi
Kilometers
50.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.63 mi
Kilometers
70.22 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-19T02:10
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Johnstown
CO

Municipality in Colorado, USA

From Greeley
21.8 mi
00h 30m
To Erie
21.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Avenue

    80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1947 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Street

    9 mi · 15 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Highway 34

    5 mi · 8 min · Highway 34

  5. 5

    Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    21.8 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 3

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 3

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 1 1/2

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 1 1/2

  12. 12

    Continue on Briggs Street

    1248 ft · 46 sec · Briggs Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    706 ft · 31 sec · Wells Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wells Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21.8 mi · 50%
10th Street
8.96 mi · 21%
Highway 34
4.96 mi · 11%
County Road 3
1.77 mi · 4%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
1.05 mi · 2%
County Road 1 1/2
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

21.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnstown
00h 30m from Greeley
Leave By
4:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greeley and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Greeley and 21.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greeley and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Johnstown

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

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

25 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

30 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Erie. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.57 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Erie

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA

Population30,318
Coordinates40.0502600, -105.0499800
Altitude1532
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Erie (-105.04998, 40.05026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $4.39 $6.76 $13.52
Diesel $4.74 $7.29 $14.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeley and Erie. The current time is 02:10:19.

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.