How far is Greeley, CO from Estes Park, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Estes Park, CO is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Estes Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Estes Park.
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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
9.5 mi · 17 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Continue on West Highway 34
22.8 mi · 40 min · West Highway 34
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Continue on Big Thompson Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Big Thompson Road
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Continue on Big Thompson Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Big Thompson Avenue
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Continue on Big Thompson Road
1795 ft · 42 sec · Big Thompson Road
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Continue on East Elkhorn Avenue
1385 ft · 54 sec · East Elkhorn Avenue
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Turn right onto Virginia Drive
67 m · 7 sec · Virginia Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeley and Estes Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Highway 34
Continue on West Highway 34
22.8 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greeley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Estes Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Estes Park?
The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Loveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Greeley and 24.6 miles from Estes Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greeley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Estes Park.
Stop Ideas Near Loveland
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 Loveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Estes Park. Straight-line distance: 42.87 mi (69 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 Estes Park
Town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,553 |
| Coordinates | 40.3772100, -105.5216700 |
| Altitude | 2300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estes Park (-105.52167, 40.37721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
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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