How far is Greeley, CO from Lochbuie, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Lochbuie, CO is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.69 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.75 mi
46.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.75 mi
Kilometers
46.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.66 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lochbuie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-23T01:40
Arrive Lochbuie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Keenesburg
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Greeley
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Lochbuie
18.8 mi
00h 23m

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
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 7 West: Brighton, Lochbuie

    1326 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 2

    108 m · 7 sec · County Road 2

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-76 Frontage Road

    4 m · 1 sec · I-76 Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I-76 Frontage Road

    537 ft · 17 sec · I-76 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 37

    2096 ft · 58 sec · County Road 37

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 37

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 58%
I 76 West
9.14 mi · 24%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 7%
10th Street
1.08 mi · 3%
East 18th Street
1.02 mi · 3%
8th Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn right onto County Road 49

21.9 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keenesburg
00h 23m from Greeley
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Keenesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Greeley and 18.8 miles from Lochbuie.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 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 Lochbuie.

Stop Ideas Near Keenesburg

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

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

50 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

57 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
RAIL

Fort Morgan

63 mi away
South Ensign St and Main St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Lochbuie. Straight-line distance: 28.75 mi (46.27 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Lochbuie

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

Population7,885
Coordinates40.0072100, -104.7160800
Altitude1530
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Lochbuie (-104.71608, 40.00721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $4.92
Round trip
$9.84
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.92 $9.84
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.43 $10.86
Premium $4.39 $5.84 $11.68
Diesel $4.74 $6.30 $12.60

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 Lochbuie. The current time is 01:40:27.

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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.