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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 19th Avenue
80 m · 19 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1947 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on 10th Street
9 mi · 15 min · 10th Street
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Merge slight left onto Highway 34
5 mi · 8 min · Highway 34
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Continue on East Eisenhower Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins
3210 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 1 South: Wellington
1118 ft · 37 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Cleveland Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Cleveland Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 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 Wellington
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 9,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.7038700, -105.0085900 |
| Altitude | 1586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellington (-105.00859, 40.70387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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