How far is Wellington, CO from Greeley, CO?
The driving distance from Wellington, CO to Greeley, CO is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The eighth most populous city in Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and Greeley.
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Start on Cleveland Avenue
2777 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 26: Crossroads Boulevard
1552 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 26: Crossroads Boulevard East
72 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Crossroads Boulevard
69 m · 4 sec · Crossroads Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard
149 m · 10 sec · Crossroads Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crossroads Boulevard
28 m · 2 sec · Crossroads Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Crossroads Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crossroads Boulevard
42 m · 3 sec · Crossroads Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Crossroads Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 17
6 m · 1 sec · County Road 17
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 17
2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 17
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Turn left onto Highway 34
1.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 34
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Turn slight right onto 10th Street
5.2 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 71st Avenue
2865 ft · 1 min · 71st Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · 4th Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1326 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto 21st Avenue
966 ft · 48 sec · 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
603 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue
964 ft · 42 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 Wellington and Greeley.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wellington 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 Wellington to Greeley?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Wellington and 15 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wellington and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Loveland
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 Loveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).
#1 Wellington
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 9,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.7038700, -105.0085900 |
| Altitude | 1586 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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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