How far is Greeley, CO from Rocky Ford, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Rocky Ford, CO is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (277 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.2 mi
04h 31m
Flight
172.14 mi
277.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.14 mi
Kilometers
277.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.2 mi
Kilometers
367.26 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocky Ford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Rocky Ford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 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
Monument
CO

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

From Greeley
114.1 mi
02h 15m
To Rocky Ford
114.1 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greeley and Rocky Ford.

  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

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, CO 47 East: Cañon City

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto César Chávez Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · César Chávez Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    70 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Pete Jimenez Parkway

    157 m · 14 sec · Pete Jimenez Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on William White Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · William White Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Paul Harvey Boulevard

    2024 ft · 1 min · Paul Harvey Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left

    1041 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 11 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    20.7 mi · 27 min

  32. 32

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Cranston Avenue

    17.7 mi · 30 min · East Cranston Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    527 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
46.4 mi · 20%
E-470
35.1 mi · 15%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 10%
County Road 49
21.9 mi · 10%
East Cranston Avenue
17.7 mi · 8%
I 76 West
15.9 mi · 7%
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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monument
02h 15m from Greeley
Leave By
7:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greeley and Sunny near Rocky Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greeley to Rocky Ford?

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Greeley and 114.1 miles from Rocky Ford.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (277 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 7:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.77 one way or $59.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greeley and Sunny near Rocky Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Monument

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

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

29 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

61 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

74 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Rocky Ford. Straight-line distance: 172.14 mi (277.03 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Rocky Ford

#2 Rocky Ford

City in Colorado

Population3,806
Coordinates38.0525100, -103.7202300
Altitude1274
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Rocky Ford (-103.72023, 38.05251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.48 L · about $29.77
Round trip
$59.54
16.1 gal · 60.96 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $29.77 $59.54
Mid-grade $4.08 $32.88 $65.75
Premium $4.39 $35.35 $70.70
Diesel $4.74 $38.13 $76.27

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 Rocky Ford. The current time is 03:21:54.

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.