How far is Northglenn, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Northglenn, CO to Greeley, CO is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
52.05 mi
00h 55m
Flight
39.95 mi
64.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.95 mi
Kilometers
64.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.05 mi
Kilometers
83.76 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM MDT
Return by in Northglenn
Tue, May 12, 9:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northglenn
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Greeley
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northglenn
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 Northglenn
26 mi
00h 27m
To Greeley
26.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 104th Avenue

    102 m · 16 sec · East 104th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West 104th Avenue

    157 m · 27 sec · West 104th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 25 North

    1407 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    29.2 mi · 29 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

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

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 34 East: Greeley

    148 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Eisenhower Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Eisenhower Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Highway 34

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Highway 34

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street

    9.8 mi · 16 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 18th Avenue

    153 m · 29 sec · 18th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    115 m · 12 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northglenn 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29.2 mi · 56%
10th Street
9.77 mi · 19%
North Valley Highway
6.4 mi · 12%
East Highway 34
4.63 mi · 9%
East Eisenhower Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
US 34
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

29.2 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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 27m from Northglenn
Leave By
4:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northglenn and Sunny near Greeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 26 miles from Northglenn and 26.1 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northglenn and 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 11.1 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 11.1 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 Northglenn and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 39.95 mi (64.3 km).

Northglenn

#1 Northglenn

City in Colorado

Population38,845
Coordinates39.8855400, -104.9872000
Altitude1639
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: East 104th Avenue (-104.987201, 39.885427)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.61
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.80 $13.61
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.51 $15.03
Premium $4.39 $8.08 $16.16
Diesel $4.74 $8.72 $17.43

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Northglenn and Greeley. The current time is 19:26:16.

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.