How far is Greeley, CO from Wellington, CO?

The driving distance from Greeley, CO to Wellington, CO is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.45 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.95 mi
40.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.45 mi
Kilometers
58.66 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellington
Mon, Apr 20, 2:24 AM MDT
Return by in Greeley
Mon, Apr 20, 3:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-04-20T01:35
Arrive Wellington
Mon, Apr 20, 2:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Windsor
CO

Municipality in Colorado

From Greeley
18.2 mi
00h 24m
To Wellington
18.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    3210 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 1 South: Wellington

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Cleveland Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 54%
10th Street
8.96 mi · 25%
Highway 34
4.96 mi · 14%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
Cleveland Avenue
0.64 mi · 2%
I 25 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

19.9 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 24m from Greeley
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greeley and Mostly Sunny near Wellington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Greeley and 18.2 miles from Wellington.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greeley and Mostly Sunny near Wellington.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

18 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

38 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

57 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Cheyenne, Wyoming

72 mi away
222 Deming Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).

Greeley

#1 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

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

#2 Wellington

Town in Colorado, United States

Population9,620
Coordinates40.7038700, -105.0085900
Altitude1586
CountryUnited States
Start: Greeley (-104.70913, 40.42331)
End: Wellington (-105.00859, 40.70387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.27 $10.54
Premium $4.39 $5.66 $11.33
Diesel $4.74 $6.11 $12.22

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeley and Wellington. The current time is 01:35:48.

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.