How far is Greeley, CO from Lincoln Park, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Lincoln Park, CO is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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
180.16 mi
03h 35m
Flight
140.45 mi
226.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.45 mi
Kilometers
226.04 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.16 mi
Kilometers
289.94 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:25 PM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Lincoln Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
Castle Rock
CO

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

From Greeley
90.1 mi
01h 47m
To Lincoln Park
90 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Lincoln Park.

  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

    35.1 mi · 35 min · E-470

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 115 South: Tejon Street, Nevada Avenue

    2749 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue

    33.1 mi · 45 min · South Nevada Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    1331 ft · 1 min · Birch Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue

    674 ft · 32 sec · Grand Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Logan Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Logan Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Logan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
46.4 mi · 26%
South Nevada Avenue
38.6 mi · 21%
E-470
35.1 mi · 20%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 12%
I 76 West
15.9 mi · 9%
Monument Valley Freeway
7.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

45.7 mi · 00h 47m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Rock
01h 47m from Greeley
Leave By
9:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Greeley and Sunny near Lincoln Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Lincoln Park?

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Greeley and 90 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 9:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.51 one way or $55.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Greeley and Sunny near Lincoln Park.

Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock

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

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

44 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

60 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 140.45 mi (226.04 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lincoln Park

Situated in the Arkansas River Valley at an elevation of 5,390 feet, this Fremont County census-designated place borders the city of Cañon City to the southeast.

Population0
Coordinates38.4291600, -105.2199900
Altitude1643
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Lincoln Park (-105.21999, 38.42916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $27.51
Round trip
$55.01
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $27.51 $55.01
Mid-grade $4.72 $30.01 $60.03
Premium $5.06 $32.20 $64.40
Diesel $6.52 $41.45 $82.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeley and Lincoln Park. The current time is 11:49:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.