How far is Rocky Ford, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Rocky Ford, CO to Greeley, CO is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (277 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.11 mi
03h 33m
Flight
172.14 mi
277.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.14 mi
Kilometers
277.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.11 mi
Kilometers
331.71 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM MDT
Return by in Rocky Ford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Ford
2026-04-19T01:50
Arrive Greeley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rocky Ford
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Monument
CO

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

From Rocky Ford
113 mi
01h 46m
To Greeley
93.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Ford and Greeley.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    777 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Swink Avenue

    41.8 mi · 51 min · Swink Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    45.9 mi · 48 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

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

    865 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    34.4 mi · 34 min · E-470

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    15.4 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    22 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 18th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fern Avenue

    1414 ft · 40 sec · Fern Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 16th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East 16th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 11th Avenue

    1701 ft · 41 sec · 11th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 13th Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · 13th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 18th Avenue

    2006 ft · 2 min · 18th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    115 m · 33 sec · 9th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Ford 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
68.9 mi · 33%
Swink Avenue
53 mi · 26%
E-470
34.4 mi · 17%
Heartland Expressway
15.4 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 6%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

45.9 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monument
01h 46m from Rocky Ford
Leave By
9:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rocky Ford and Sunny near Greeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rocky Ford to Greeley?

The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Rocky Ford and 93.1 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (277 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 9:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.88 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Ford and Sunny near Greeley.

Stop Ideas Near Monument

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

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

29 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

61 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

74 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Ford and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 172.14 mi (277.03 km).

Rocky Ford

#1 Rocky Ford

City in Colorado

Population3,806
Coordinates38.0525100, -103.7202300
Altitude1274
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-103.720077, 38.052448)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $26.88
Round trip
$53.77
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $26.88 $53.77
Mid-grade $4.08 $29.69 $59.38
Premium $4.39 $31.92 $63.85
Diesel $4.74 $34.44 $68.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocky Ford and Greeley. The current time is 01:50:16.

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.