How far is Rifle, CO from Greeley, CO?
The driving distance from Rifle, CO to Greeley, CO is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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 in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rifle and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rifle and Greeley.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
1824 ft · 50 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue straight
3057 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
179.1 mi · 3 hr 25 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 Rifle and Greeley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Railroad Avenue
Merge slight left
179 mi · 03h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rifle and Sunny near Greeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rifle to Greeley?
The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Dillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.1 miles from Rifle and 114 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 9:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.69 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Rifle and Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Dillon
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 Dillon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rifle and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 173.93 mi (279.92 km).
#1 Rifle
City in Colorado
| Population | 9,775 |
| Coordinates | 39.5347000, -107.7831200 |
| Altitude | 1630 |
| 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: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $30.69 | $61.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $33.90 | $67.79 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $36.45 | $72.89 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $39.32 | $78.63 |
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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