How far is Ken Caryl, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Ken Caryl, CO to Greeley, CO is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.78 mi
01h 27m
Flight
62.32 mi
100.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.32 mi
Kilometers
100.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.78 mi
Kilometers
121.96 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM MDT
Return by in Ken Caryl
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ken Caryl
2026-04-22T23:15
Arrive Greeley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ken Caryl
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
Lochbuie
CO

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

From Ken Caryl
39.7 mi
00h 43m
To Greeley
36.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 24 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ken Caryl and Greeley.

  1. 1

    Start on South Cottonwood Mountain

    806 ft · 41 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Sangre de Cristo Road

    723 ft · 34 sec · South Sangre de Cristo Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Continental Divide Road

    125 m · 15 sec · South Continental Divide Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Ken Caryl Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Mineral Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Mineral Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Santa Fe Drive

    8.8 mi · 11 min · South Santa Fe Drive

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · South Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue

    611 ft · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    2635 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Heartland Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    21.8 mi · 22 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East 18th Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
28.3 mi · 37%
County Road 49
22 mi · 29%
South Santa Fe Drive
8.79 mi · 12%
South Valley Highway
7.96 mi · 10%
East 18th Street
3.67 mi · 5%
West Ken Caryl Avenue
3.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn left onto County Road 49

22 mi · 00h 26m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochbuie
00h 43m from Ken Caryl
Leave By
3:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ken Caryl 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 Ken Caryl to Greeley?

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Ken Caryl and 36.1 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.87 one way or $19.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie

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 Lochbuie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochbuie.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

48 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ken Caryl and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 62.32 mi (100.3 km).

Ken Caryl

#1 Ken Caryl

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado

Population32,438
Coordinates39.5758200, -105.1122100
Altitude1756
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cottonwood Mountain (-105.112532, 39.57577)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $9.87
Round trip
$19.75
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $9.87 $19.75
Mid-grade $4.08 $10.90 $21.81
Premium $4.39 $11.72 $23.45
Diesel $4.74 $12.65 $25.30

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 Ken Caryl and Greeley. The current time is 23:15:47.

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.