How far is Louisville, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Louisville, CO to Greeley, CO is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.46 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38.02 mi
61.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.02 mi
Kilometers
61.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.46 mi
Kilometers
89.25 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Sat, Apr 18, 10:45 PM MDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-18T21:45
Arrive Greeley
Sat, Apr 18, 10:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Louisville
27.7 mi
00h 30m
To Greeley
27.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Street

    98 m · 16 sec · Spruce Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    105 m · 17 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    825 ft · 28 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Courtesy Road

    1749 ft · 35 sec · Courtesy Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South 96th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 96th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northwest Parkway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Northwest Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Denver

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    28.8 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

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

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 34 East: Greeley

    148 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on East Highway 34

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Highway 34

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street

    9.8 mi · 16 min · 10th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 18th Avenue

    153 m · 29 sec · 18th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    115 m · 12 sec · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28.8 mi · 52%
10th Street
9.77 mi · 18%
Northwest Parkway
7.43 mi · 13%
East Highway 34
4.63 mi · 8%
South 96th Street
1.69 mi · 3%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

28.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 30m from Louisville
Leave By
4:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Greeley?

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Louisville and 27.8 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 4:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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 Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 38.02 mi (61.19 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Colorado

Population19,060
Coordinates39.9777600, -105.1319300
Altitude1626
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: Spruce Street (-105.13193, 39.977789)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.25
Round trip
$14.50
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.25 $14.50
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.00 $16.01
Premium $4.39 $8.61 $17.21
Diesel $4.74 $9.28 $18.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Greeley. The current time is 21:45:06.

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.