How far is Monte Vista, CO from Greeley, CO?
The driving distance from Monte Vista, CO to Greeley, CO is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monte Vista and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monte Vista and Greeley.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
129 m · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
2442 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Gunbarrel Road
34.3 mi · 47 min · Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on 8th Street
1780 ft · 43 sec · 8th Street
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Turn straight
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight
40.2 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North
1151 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West: West CO 470 to I-70
1552 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Grand Junction, Denver
955 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
21.8 mi · 22 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 Monte Vista and Greeley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 285 North
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista to Greeley?
The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Monte Vista and 130.8 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.06 one way or $70.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monte Vista and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Fairplay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairplay.
Fairplay, CO
Frisco, Colorado
Buena Vista, CO
Vail, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monte Vista and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 211.15 mi (339.81 km).
#1 Monte Vista
Home rule municipality in Colorado
| Population | 4,067 |
| Coordinates | 37.5791700, -106.1480800 |
| Altitude | 2336 |
| 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: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.06 | $70.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $38.72 | $77.43 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $41.63 | $83.25 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $44.91 | $89.81 |
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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