How far is Longmont, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Greeley, CO is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
39.67 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.23 mi
43.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.23 mi
Kilometers
43.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.84 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longmont
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
Johnstown
CO

Municipality in Colorado, USA

From Longmont
19.8 mi
00h 24m
To Greeley
19.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW
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 Longmont and Greeley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1025 ft · 47 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Collyer Street

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Collyer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 119

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 25 North

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 34 East: Greeley

    148 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 34

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Highway 34

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street

    9.8 mi · 16 min · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 18th Avenue

    153 m · 29 sec · 18th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    115 m · 12 sec · 9th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.5 mi · 42%
10th Street
9.77 mi · 25%
East Highway 34
4.63 mi · 12%
Highway 119
3.13 mi · 8%
3rd Avenue
1.78 mi · 4%
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

16.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnstown
00h 24m from Longmont
Leave By
4:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Longmont 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 Longmont to Greeley?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Longmont and 19.9 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johnstown

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

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

25 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

30 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 27.23 mi (43.83 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.101861, 40.16721)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.18 $10.35
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.72 $11.44
Premium $4.39 $6.15 $12.29
Diesel $4.74 $6.63 $13.26

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 Longmont and Greeley. The current time is 23:06:33.

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.