How far is Vail, CO from Greeley, CO?
The driving distance from Vail, CO to Greeley, CO is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vail and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vail and Greeley.
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Start on Wall Street
46 m · 12 sec · Wall Street
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Turn left onto Gore Creek Drive
122 m · 18 sec · Gore Creek Drive
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Turn slight right onto Willow Bridge Road
146 m · 23 sec · Willow Bridge Road
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Turn right onto East Meadow Drive
97 m · 17 sec · East Meadow Drive
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Turn left onto Village Center Drive
85 m · 20 sec · Village Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Frontage Road East
700 ft · 24 sec · South Frontage Road East
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Take the ramp slight right
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
92.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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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 Vail and Greeley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
92.8 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Vail 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 Vail to Greeley?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Vail and 70.5 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 1:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.34 one way or $38.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Vail and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Genesee
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 Genesee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vail and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 103.37 mi (166.36 km).
#1 Vail
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,489 |
| Coordinates | 39.6402600, -106.3742000 |
| Altitude | 2496 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.96 | $45.93 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $24.77 | $49.55 |
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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