How far is Highlands Ranch, CO from Greeley, CO?
The driving distance from Highlands Ranch, CO to Greeley, CO is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 01h 28m.
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.
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highlands Ranch and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highlands Ranch and Greeley.
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Start on South Wild Iris Run
107 m · 19 sec · South Wild Iris Run
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Turn right onto East Thistle Ridge Road
1551 ft · 1 min · East Thistle Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Venneford Ranch Road
2752 ft · 1 min · Venneford Ranch Road
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Turn left onto South University Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · South University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CO 470 East
1872 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on E470
1652 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on E-470
35 mi · 35 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
1014 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
22 mi · 26 min
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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 Fern Avenue
1414 ft · 40 sec · Fern Avenue
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Turn left onto East 16th Street
3 mi · 7 min · East 16th Street
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue
1701 ft · 41 sec · 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto 13th Street
3208 ft · 2 min · 13th Street
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Turn right onto 18th Avenue
2006 ft · 2 min · 18th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
115 m · 33 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 19th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highlands Ranch and Greeley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
E-470
Continue on E-470
35 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Highlands Ranch and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highlands Ranch to Greeley?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Highlands Ranch and 43.2 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 3:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highlands Ranch and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Broomfield City Council
Town Hall
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highlands Ranch and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 61.63 mi (99.19 km).
#1 Highlands Ranch
Census designated place
| Population | 96,713 |
| Coordinates | 39.5538800, -104.9694300 |
| Altitude | 1732 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greeley
The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.
| Population | 108,958 |
| Coordinates | 40.4233100, -104.7091300 |
| Altitude | 1425 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.42 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
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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