How far is Greeley, CO from Parker, CO?
The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Parker, CO is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeley and Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Parker.
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Start on 19th Avenue
615 ft · 29 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2087 ft · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 14th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto 16th Street
3.3 mi · 7 min · 16th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fern Avenue
1414 ft · 45 sec · Fern Avenue
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Turn left onto East 18th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street
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Turn right onto Weld County Parkway
21.9 mi · 26 min · Weld County Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 West
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
15.8 mi · 16 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
29.8 mi · 30 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 83: Town of Parker
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 83 South: Parker Road
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Parker Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Parker Road
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Turn left onto East Mainstreet
1132 ft · 52 sec · East Mainstreet
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Turn left onto South Pikes Peak Drive
30 m · 4 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pikes Peak Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeley and Parker.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
E-470
Merge slight left onto E-470
29.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greeley and Mostly Sunny near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Parker?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Greeley and 39.6 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.21 one way or $20.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greeley and Mostly Sunny near Parker.
Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Town of Frederick
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochbuie.
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Union Station
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Parker. Straight-line distance: 62.57 mi (100.7 km).
#1 Greeley
The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.
| Population | 108,958 |
| Coordinates | 40.4233100, -104.7091300 |
| Altitude | 1425 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parker
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 58,673 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186000, -104.7613600 |
| Altitude | 1789 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pikes Peak Drive (-104.761393, 39.518605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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