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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 19th Avenue
80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1947 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on 10th Street
9 mi · 15 min · 10th Street
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Merge slight left onto Highway 34
5 mi · 8 min · Highway 34
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Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21.8 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto County Road 3
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 3
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Turn right onto County Road 1 1/2
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 1 1/2
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Continue on Briggs Street
1248 ft · 46 sec · Briggs Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
706 ft · 31 sec · Wells Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Erie. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.57 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 Erie
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 30,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.0502600, -105.0499800 |
| Altitude | 1532 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erie (-105.04998, 40.05026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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