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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.83 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.95 mi
40.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.83 mi
Kilometers
54.44 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Mon, Apr 20, 12:56 AM MDT
Return by in Wellington
Mon, Apr 20, 1:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellington
2026-04-20T00:12
Arrive Greeley
Mon, Apr 20, 12:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wellington
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Loveland
CO

The eighth most populous city in Colorado.

From Wellington
18.8 mi
00h 22m
To Greeley
15 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Cleveland Avenue

    2777 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 26: Crossroads Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 26: Crossroads Boulevard East

    72 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Crossroads Boulevard

    69 m · 4 sec · Crossroads Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard

    149 m · 10 sec · Crossroads Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crossroads Boulevard

    28 m · 2 sec · Crossroads Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Crossroads Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crossroads Boulevard

    42 m · 3 sec · Crossroads Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Crossroads Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 17

    6 m · 1 sec · County Road 17

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 17

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 17

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    1.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 34

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 71st Avenue

    2865 ft · 1 min · 71st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · 4th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 5th Street

    1326 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 21st Avenue

    966 ft · 48 sec · 21st Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    603 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 19th Avenue

    964 ft · 42 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 Wellington 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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18 mi · 53%
10th Street
5.19 mi · 15%
Crossroads Boulevard
4.68 mi · 14%
4th Street
4.12 mi · 12%
County Road 17
2.08 mi · 6%
Highway 34
1.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loveland
00h 22m from Wellington
Leave By
7:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

21 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

25 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

42 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

72 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).

Wellington

#1 Wellington

Town in Colorado, United States

Population9,620
Coordinates40.7038700, -105.0085900
Altitude1586
CountryUnited States
Greeley

#2 Greeley

The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado.

Population108,958
Coordinates40.4233100, -104.7091300
Altitude1425
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland Avenue (-105.008588, 40.703944)
End: 19th Avenue (-104.709131, 40.42331)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.80
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellington and Greeley. The current time is 00:12:23.

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.