Greeley, CO Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Greeley, CO is a local road trip base with 16 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 168 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Greeley, CO spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

439.7 mi

Cortez, CO

Quickest Drive

43m

Fort Collins, CO

Plan Around Greeley, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Greeley, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cortez, CO to Greeley, CO 439.7 mi · 9h 46m Penrose, CO to Greeley, CO 169.1 mi · 2h 52m Avon, CO to Greeley, CO 157.6 mi · 2h 43m Yuma, CO to Greeley, CO 115.3 mi · 1h 56m

Continue From Greeley, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Greeley, CO to Cortez, CO 439.7 mi · 9h 46m Greeley, CO to Durango, CO 395.4 mi · 8h 46m Greeley, CO to Aspen, CO 218 mi · 5h 12m Greeley, CO to Yuma, CO 115 mi · 2h 31m

Trips from Greeley, CO

Greeley, CO to Cortez, CO

439.7 mi 9h 46m

Greeley, CO to Durango, CO

395.4 mi 8h 46m

Greeley, CO to Aspen, CO

218 mi 5h 12m

Greeley, CO to Yuma, CO

115 mi 2h 31m

Greeley, CO to Castle Pines, CO

89.1 mi 1h 44m

Greeley, CO to Acres Green, CO

83.5 mi 1h 36m

Greeley, CO to Cherry Hills Village, CO

71 mi 1h 29m

Greeley, CO to Brush, CO

63.8 mi 1h 30m

Greeley, CO to Longmont, CO

39.5 mi 54m

Driving from Greeley, CO

On average, trips departing from Greeley, CO run 168 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 43m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 440 miles (9h 46m), while the shortest is just 40 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Greeley, CO most often head toward Cortez, CO (439.7 mi, 9h 46m), Durango, CO (395.4 mi, 8h 46m), Aspen, CO (218 mi, 5h 12m), Yuma, CO (115 mi, 2h 31m), and Castle Pines, CO (89.1 mi, 1h 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 168-mile drive from Greeley, CO, expect to burn about 6.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Greeley, CO and 7 routes heading into Greeley, CO, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 40 to 440 miles.

The longest mapped route from Greeley, CO covers 440 miles and takes approximately 9h 46m. Shorter options start at just 40 miles.

The average route from Greeley, CO runs about 168 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Greeley, CO include Cortez, CO, Durango, CO, Aspen, CO and Yuma, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.