How far is Greeley, CO from Montrose, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Montrose, CO is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
355.49 mi
06h 53m
Flight
215.86 mi
347.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.86 mi
Kilometers
347.4 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.49 mi
Kilometers
572.1 km
Drive Time
06h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montrose
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Montrose
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:54 PM to 2:24 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeley
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Eagle
CO

Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America

From Greeley
177.6 mi
03h 26m
To Montrose
177.9 mi
03h 26m

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
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    232.9 mi · 4 hr 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 32 Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 50

    11.7 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 50

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto G50 Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · G50 Road

  19. 19

    Continue on G Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · G Road

  20. 20

    Continue on G Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1068 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Confluence Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Confluence Drive

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    767 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    20.8 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Townsend Avenue

    760 ft · 27 sec · South Townsend Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Townsend Avenue

    109 m · 16 sec · South Townsend Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    70 m · 10 sec · South 1st Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
267 mi · 75%
United States Highway 50
26.4 mi · 7%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 6%
Main Street
20.8 mi · 6%
32 Road
5.44 mi · 2%
18th Street
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

233 mi · 04h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+139.6 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
03h 26m from Greeley
Leave By
10:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km) and usually takes 06h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.6 miles from Greeley and 177.9 miles from Montrose.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.6 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.37 one way or $92.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 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 Montrose.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

BUS

Vail, Colorado

41 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Glenwood Springs

44 mi away
413 7th Street
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

63 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

86 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 215.86 mi (347.4 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Montrose

Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland

Population19,902
Coordinates38.4783200, -107.8761700
Altitude1770
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Montrose (-107.87617, 38.47832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.54 gal
47.48 L · about $46.37
Round trip
$92.75
25.08 gal · 94.96 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.9 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $46.37 $92.75
Mid-grade $4.08 $51.21 $102.43
Premium $4.39 $55.06 $110.13
Diesel $4.74 $59.40 $118.80

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 Montrose. The current time is 03:06:23.

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.