Origin
Boulder, CO
Morning in Boulder on Monday
Local time
11:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder, CO to Greeley, CO
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulder, CO
Dmitriy Piskarev
Greeley, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
The drive from Boulder, CO to Greeley, CO covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 19th Street, Arapahoe Avenue, Foothills Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.1 miles from Boulder, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 64.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
19th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Boulder, CO to Greeley, CO is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boulder, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 19th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arapahoe Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Foothills Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Diagonal Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ken Pratt Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 119 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
19th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto 19th Street
144 ft
·
14 sec
·
19th Street
3
Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Arapahoe Avenue
4
Turn left onto Foothills Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Foothills Parkway
5
Continue on Diagonal Highway
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Diagonal Highway
6
Continue on Ken Pratt Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Ken Pratt Boulevard
7
Continue on Highway 119
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 119
8
Turn left onto I 25 North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 25 North
9
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward CO 60 East: Johnstown, Milliken
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
CO 60 East: Johnstown, Milliken
11
Keep slight right
276 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn straight onto West South 1st Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West South 1st Street
13
Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Colorado Boulevard
14
Continue on County Road 13
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
County Road 13
15
Turn right onto County Road 50
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 50
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 17
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 17
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 54
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Road 54
18
Exit the roundabout onto County Road 54
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 54
19
Continue on 37th Street
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
37th Street
20
Turn left onto 65th Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
65th Avenue
21
Continue on Westridge Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Westridge Avenue
22
Continue on 59th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
59th Avenue
23
Turn right onto 20th Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
20th Street
24
Turn left onto 23rd Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
23rd Avenue
25
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
26
Turn right onto 19th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
19th Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.1 miles from Boulder, CO, or about 34m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greeley, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boulder, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boulder, CO
This is one driving day of about 64.2 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boulder, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Boulder, CO · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Boulder, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greeley, CO
The final approach into Greeley, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greeley, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.73 one way
$19.46 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $10.32 | $20.65 |
| premium | $4.43 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greeley, CO
Morning in Greeley on Monday
Local time
11:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boulder, CO to Greeley, CO covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 19th Street, Arapahoe Avenue, Foothills Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Boulder, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boulder, CO to Greeley, CO is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boulder, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boulder, CO to Greeley, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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