How far is Greeley, CO from Gypsum, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Gypsum, CO is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.35 mi
03h 42m
Flight
130.2 mi
209.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.2 mi
Kilometers
209.53 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.35 mi
Kilometers
309.55 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gypsum
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Gypsum
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 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
Empire
CO

Statutory Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Greeley
96.1 mi
01h 51m
To Gypsum
96.3 mi
01h 51m

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
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.9 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West

    901 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    129.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Gypsum

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Trail Gulch Road

    53 m · 3 sec · Trail Gulch Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Trail Gulch Road

    681 ft · 12 sec · Trail Gulch Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    59 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    1748 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
164 mi · 85%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 11%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 1%
10th Street
1.08 mi · 1%
East 18th Street
1.02 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

129 mi · 02h 28m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
130.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Empire
01h 51m from Greeley
Leave By
9:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Greeley and 96.3 miles from Gypsum.

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

The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Empire

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

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

RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

24 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

40 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

41 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Granby

42 mi away
438 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Gypsum. Straight-line distance: 130.2 mi (209.53 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Gypsum

Town of the United States

Population7,304
Coordinates39.6469300, -106.9517100
Altitude1924
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Gypsum (-106.95171, 39.64693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.69 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.22
13.58 gal · 51.38 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $25.11 $50.22
Mid-grade $4.08 $27.73 $55.46
Premium $4.39 $29.81 $59.63
Diesel $4.74 $32.16 $64.33

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 Gypsum. The current time is 01:37:58.

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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.