How far is Monument, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Monument, CO to Greeley, CO is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
114.2 mi
01h 53m
Flight
92.42 mi
148.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.42 mi
Kilometers
148.73 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.2 mi
Kilometers
183.79 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 8:32 PM MDT
Return by in Monument
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monument
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 8:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monument
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
Aurora
CO

The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Monument
56.9 mi
00h 56m
To Greeley
57.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW
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 Monument and Greeley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    16 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2600 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1668 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 25: I 25 North, Denver

    2193 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    33.2 mi · 34 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon

    865 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Limon

    2718 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    34.4 mi · 34 min · E-470

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fern Avenue

    1414 ft · 40 sec · Fern Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 16th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East 16th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 11th Avenue

    1701 ft · 41 sec · 11th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 13th Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · 13th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 18th Avenue

    2006 ft · 2 min · 18th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    115 m · 33 sec · 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E-470
34.4 mi · 30%
Ronald Reagan Highway
33.2 mi · 29%
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 14%
East 16th Street
2.97 mi · 3%
I 76 East
1.06 mi · 1%
East 18th Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

E-470

Merge slight left onto E-470

34.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 56m from Monument
Leave By
2:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monument 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 Monument to Greeley?

The road trip is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Monument and 57.3 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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 Aurora and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Denver City Council
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

14 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

53 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

54 mi away
623 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monument and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 92.42 mi (148.73 km).

Monument

#1 Monument

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

Population8,152
Coordinates39.0916600, -104.8727600
Altitude2126
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-104.872639, 39.091662)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.25 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.81
8.06 gal · 30.5 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $14.90 $29.81
Mid-grade $4.08 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.39 $17.70 $35.39
Diesel $4.74 $19.09 $38.18

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 Monument and Greeley. The current time is 18:38:18.

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.