How far is Greeley, CO from Fort Morgan, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Fort Morgan, CO is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
54.47 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.36 mi
79.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.36 mi
Kilometers
79.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.47 mi
Kilometers
87.66 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:54 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Sat, Apr 18, 4:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-18T01:33
Arrive Fort Morgan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Wiggins
CO

Town in Colorado, United States

From Greeley
27.2 mi
00h 40m
To Fort Morgan
27.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Fort Morgan.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Avenue

    80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    602 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 21st Avenue

    151 m · 29 sec · 21st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 18th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East 18th Street

    825 ft · 13 sec · East 18th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 18th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 49

    1.9 mi · 2 min · County Road 49

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    25.9 mi · 42 min · Highway 34

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 34

    6.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 34

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Fort Morgan, New Raymer

    1197 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Beaver Avenue

    113 m · 12 sec · East Beaver Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    111 m · 10 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 34
25.9 mi · 47%
US Highway 34
19.7 mi · 36%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 5%
County Road 49
1.89 mi · 3%
10th Street
1.08 mi · 2%
East 18th Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 34

Turn left onto Highway 34

25.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 40m from Greeley
Leave By
3:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greeley and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Fort Morgan?

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Greeley and 27.3 miles from Fort Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greeley and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Fort Morgan.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

RAIL

Fort Morgan

23 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

88 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

93 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

95 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Fort Morgan. Straight-line distance: 49.36 mi (79.43 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Fort Morgan

#2 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Fort Morgan (-103.79995, 40.25026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.84 $15.68
Premium $4.39 $8.43 $16.86
Diesel $4.74 $9.10 $18.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeley and Fort Morgan. The current time is 01:33:06.

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.