Origin
Brush, CO
Evening in Brush on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brush, CO to Greeley, CO
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
63.9 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brush, CO
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Greeley, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Brush and Greeley, this 63.9-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Colorado’s Mountain West region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 6 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local routes including West Emerson Street, Colorado Avenue, and Kersey Road. With fuel costs estimated at around $9, it is an affordable connection for commuters or casual travelers. Because the route is entirely local, you can easily complete the round trip in a single afternoon without feeling rushed. It serves as a practical, no-frills link between these two Colorado communities.
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
31.9 miles from Brush, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of an interstate; this 63.9-mile transit is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will not find any high-speed highway stretches here, as the route consists of 0% highway driving. Navigation focuses on maneuvering through local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 0 miles on West Emerson Street. This profile means you should be prepared for frequent turns and a consistent pace rather than long, open-road cruising. It feels like a genuine regional connector, requiring you to stay alert through the various transitions between streets.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Emerson 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 Brush, CO to Greeley, CO is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Brush, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Emerson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colorado Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kersey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 18th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 16th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 11th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 13th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Emerson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brush, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on Clayton Street
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clayton Street
2
Turn left onto West Emerson Street
417 ft
·
24 sec
·
West Emerson Street
3
Turn left onto Colorado Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colorado Avenue
4
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
54 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Kersey Road
7
Turn sharp right
22 mi
·
25 min
8
Turn left onto East 18th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 18th Street
9
Turn right onto Fern Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fern Avenue
10
Turn left onto East 16th Street
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East 16th Street
11
Turn right onto 11th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
11th Avenue
12
Turn left onto 13th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
13th Street
13
Turn right onto 18th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
18th Avenue
14
Turn left onto 9th Street
377 ft
·
33 sec
·
9th Street
15
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
19th Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as there are zero scheduled stops along the way. Keep in mind that because the route relies entirely on local roads like Kersey Road and Colorado Avenue, your pace will be dictated by local traffic and turn sequences. Budgeting roughly $9 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. A pro tip for this specific route is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before leaving Brush, as the lack of highway segments means you will be relying on local signage and street navigation for the entire 63.9-mile duration.
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 31.9 miles from Brush, CO, or about 33m 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 63.9 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.9 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
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 Brush, 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.
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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 Brush, CO
This is one driving day of about 63.9 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brush, 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 31.9 mi from Brush, CO · 33m 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 63.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Brush, 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
$9.68 one way
$19.37 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| premium | $4.43 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
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: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Evening in Greeley on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 Brush, CO to Greeley, CO covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Emerson Street, Colorado Avenue, Kersey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 miles from Brush, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.68 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 Brush, CO to Greeley, CO is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Brush, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brush, CO to Greeley, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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