How far is Greeley, CO from Lamar, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Lamar, CO is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.12 mi
04h 43m
Flight
196.29 mi
315.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.29 mi
Kilometers
315.9 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.12 mi
Kilometers
400.92 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lamar
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Lamar
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Limon
CO

City in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America

From Greeley
124.5 mi
02h 21m
To Lamar
124.6 mi
02h 21m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    14.2 mi · 14 min · E-470

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Aurora, Denver, Limon

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Gun Club Road

    1119 ft · 30 sec · North Gun Club Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 70 East: Limon

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    73.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 287: Hugo, Kit Carson

    1744 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Continue on West 15th Street

    29.8 mi · 35 min · West 15th Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    133 m · 19 sec · West Elm Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73.2 mi · 29%
West 15th Street
35.7 mi · 14%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 9%
US 40
17.9 mi · 7%
I 76 West
15.9 mi · 6%
E-470
14.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

73.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
196.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limon
02h 21m from Greeley
Leave By
7:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Limon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Greeley and 124.6 miles from Lamar.

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

The direct path is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 7:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.51 one way or $65.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Limon

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

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

109 mi away
120 South Weber Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

110 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 196.29 mi (315.9 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Lamar

City in Colorado

Population7,641
Coordinates38.0872300, -102.6207500
Altitude1103
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Lamar (-102.62075, 38.08723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.28 L · about $32.51
Round trip
$65.01
17.58 gal · 66.56 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $32.51 $65.01
Mid-grade $4.08 $35.90 $71.80
Premium $4.39 $38.60 $77.19
Diesel $4.74 $41.64 $83.28

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 Lamar. The current time is 06:56:54.

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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.