How far is Mead, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Mead, CO to Greeley, CO is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.71 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.12 mi
32.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.12 mi
Kilometers
32.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.71 mi
Kilometers
46.2 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Fri, Apr 17, 5:04 PM MDT
Return by in Mead
Fri, Apr 17, 5:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mead
2026-04-17T16:28
Arrive Greeley
Fri, Apr 17, 5:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mead
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Loveland
CO

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

From Mead
14.3 mi
00h 18m
To Greeley
14.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Friday

Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NNE
Destination
46°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 26 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    8 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Welker Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Welker Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

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

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 34 East: Greeley

    148 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on East Highway 34

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Highway 34

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street

    9.8 mi · 16 min · 10th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 18th Avenue

    153 m · 29 sec · 18th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    115 m · 12 sec · 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.6 mi · 40%
10th Street
9.77 mi · 34%
East Highway 34
4.63 mi · 16%
Welker Avenue
1.23 mi · 4%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
0.84 mi · 3%
US 34
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loveland
00h 18m from Mead
Leave By
7:16 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Mead and Rain And Snow Showers near Greeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mead to Greeley?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Mead and 14.4 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Mead and Rain And Snow Showers near Greeley.

Stop Ideas Near Loveland

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

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

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

21 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

25 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

42 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

72 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mead and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 20.12 mi (32.38 km).

Mead

#1 Mead

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

Population5,003
Coordinates40.2333200, -104.9985900
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-104.998662, 40.233319)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.12 $8.25
Premium $4.39 $4.43 $8.87
Diesel $4.74 $4.78 $9.57

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mead and Greeley. The current time is 16:28:18.

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.