How far is Welby, CO from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance from Welby, CO to Greeley, CO is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
47.99 mi
01h 01m
Flight
42.63 mi
68.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.63 mi
Kilometers
68.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.99 mi
Kilometers
77.23 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM MDT
Return by in Welby
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Welby
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Greeley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Welby
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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Welby
28 mi
00h 30m
To Greeley
20 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North York Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · North York Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 74th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 74th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Vasquez Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    2948 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Heartland Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    21.8 mi · 22 min · Heartland Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1014 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 49

    22 mi · 26 min · County Road 49

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 18th Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East 18th Street

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1022 ft · 29 sec · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · 10th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Welby and Greeley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
24.5 mi · 51%
County Road 49
22 mi · 46%
East 18th Street
3.67 mi · 8%
East 74th Avenue
1.79 mi · 4%
North Vasquez Boulevard
1.37 mi · 3%
8th Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 30m from Welby
Leave By
4:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Welby 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 Welby to Greeley?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Welby and 20 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Fort Lupton City Hall

Fort Lupton , CO
130 S McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Welby and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 42.63 mi (68.61 km).

Welby

#1 Welby

Census-designated place in Colorado

Population14,846
Coordinates39.8366500, -104.9591500
Altitude1565
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: York Street (-104.959167, 39.83665)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.39 $7.42 $14.84
Diesel $4.74 $8.01 $16.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Welby and Greeley. The current time is 22:40:23.

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.