How far is Sheridan, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Sheridan, CO to Greeley, CO is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.39 mi
01h 20m
Flight
56.19 mi
90.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.19 mi
Kilometers
90.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.39 mi
Kilometers
102.01 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 PM MDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-15T21:34
Arrive Greeley
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
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
Lochbuie
CO

Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America

From Sheridan
35.3 mi
00h 40m
To Greeley
28.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Federal Boulevard

    1433 ft · 24 sec · South Federal Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward US 285 North

    1065 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Hampden Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85

    828 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North

    76 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US 85 North

    32 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Santa Fe Drive

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Santa Fe Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · South Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue

    611 ft · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    2635 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Heartland Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    21.8 mi · 22 min · Heartland Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East 18th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 19th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
28.3 mi · 45%
County Road 49
22 mi · 35%
South Valley Highway
7.96 mi · 13%
East 18th Street
3.67 mi · 6%
South Santa Fe Drive
3.52 mi · 6%
West Hampden Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn left onto County Road 49

22 mi · 00h 26m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochbuie
00h 40m from Sheridan
Leave By
3:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sheridan and Sunny near Greeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Lochbuie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Sheridan and 28.1 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lochbuie

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 Lochbuie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

37 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

48 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 56.19 mi (90.43 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in State of Colorado, United States

Population6,027
Coordinates39.6469300, -105.0252600
Altitude1623
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 Federal Boulevard (-105.025307, 39.64693)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.57
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.28 $16.57
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.15 $18.30
Premium $4.39 $9.84 $19.67
Diesel $4.74 $10.61 $21.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheridan and Greeley. The current time is 21:34:19.

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.