How far is Manitou Springs, CO from Greeley, CO?
The driving distance from Manitou Springs, CO to Greeley, CO is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manitou Springs and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manitou Springs and Greeley.
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Start on the route
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cañon Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · Cañon Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
831 ft · 35 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
28 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Manitou Avenue
146 m · 22 sec · Manitou Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Manitou Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Manitou Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Midland Expressway
1.6 km · 1 min · Midland Expressway
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Continue on West Cimarron Street
939 ft · 27 sec · West Cimarron Street
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Turn sharp left onto South 31st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South 31st Street
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Turn right onto West Fontanero Street
1403 ft · 32 sec · West Fontanero Street
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Continue on Fontmore Road
1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road
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Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 25
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
45.9 mi · 48 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Limon
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
34.4 mi · 34 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 · 22 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 49
22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49
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Turn left onto East 18th Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · East 18th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Manitou Springs and Greeley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
45.9 mi · 00h 48m
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 Manitou Springs 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 Manitou Springs to Greeley?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Foxfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Manitou Springs and 71.7 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.16 one way or $36.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manitou Springs and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Foxfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Aurora Municipal Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foxfield.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manitou Springs and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 108.6 mi (174.77 km).
#1 Manitou Springs
City in Colorado
| Population | 5,461 |
| Coordinates | 38.8597100, -104.9172000 |
| Altitude | 1938 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.16 | $36.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $23.26 | $46.52 |
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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