How far is Greeley, CO from Superior, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Superior, CO is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.01 mi
01h 11m
Flight
40.56 mi
65.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.56 mi
Kilometers
65.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.01 mi
Kilometers
91.75 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Superior
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Superior
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
28.5 mi
00h 35m
To Superior
28.5 mi
00h 35m

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
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Northwest Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West: Boulder

    1651 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    3093 ft · 40 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 170 West: McCaslin Boulevard

    1595 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on McCaslin Boulevard South

    66 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South McCaslin Boulevard

    1521 ft · 43 sec · South McCaslin Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Coal Creek Drive

    678 ft · 35 sec · East Coal Creek Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    539 ft · 26 sec · 2nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29 mi · 51%
10th Street
8.96 mi · 16%
Northwest Parkway
8.35 mi · 15%
Highway 34
4.96 mi · 9%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.01 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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 35m from Greeley
Leave By
4:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 28.5 miles from Greeley and 28.5 miles from Superior.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Superior.

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 8.7 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 8.7 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 Superior. Straight-line distance: 40.56 mi (65.28 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Superior

Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.

Population13,413
Coordinates39.9527600, -105.1686000
Altitude1675
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Superior (-105.1686, 39.95276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.87
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.43 $14.87
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.39 $8.83 $17.65
Diesel $4.74 $9.52 $19.04

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 Superior. The current time is 01:10:41.

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.