How far is Greeley, CO from Louisville, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Louisville, CO is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
54.3 mi
01h 08m
Flight
38.02 mi
61.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.02 mi
Kilometers
61.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.3 mi
Kilometers
87.38 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-18T23:21
Arrive Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Greeley
27.2 mi
00h 34m
To Louisville
27.2 mi
00h 34m

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
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Avenue

    80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1947 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Street

    9 mi · 15 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Highway 34

    5 mi · 8 min · Highway 34

  5. 5

    Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    29 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield

    1153 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NW: Broomfield

    3098 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Dillon Road

    1760 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Dillon Road

    1206 ft · 35 sec · West Dillon Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 112th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South 112th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Empire Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Empire Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Courtesy Road

    1749 ft · 43 sec · Courtesy Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    825 ft · 27 sec · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Front Street

    105 m · 15 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    98 m · 14 sec · Spruce Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29 mi · 53%
10th Street
8.96 mi · 17%
Highway 34
4.96 mi · 9%
Northwest Parkway
4.8 mi · 9%
Empire Road
1.97 mi · 4%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

29 mi · 00h 29m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 34m from Greeley
Leave By
4:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greeley and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Greeley and 27.2 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:12 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 Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 38.02 mi (61.19 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Louisville

City in Colorado

Population19,060
Coordinates39.9777600, -105.1319300
Altitude1626
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Louisville (-105.13193, 39.97776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 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
7.25 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeley and Louisville. The current time is 23:21:06.

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.