Origin
Burlington, CO
Night in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, CO to Greeley, CO
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
207.5 mi
334 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
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6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, CO
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Greeley, CO
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Trip Overview
This 207.5-mile journey from Burlington to Greeley, Colorado, will take approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and County Road 49, with a segment of the Heartland Expressway, this route is best suited for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $31. You'll experience a drive that leans towards local roads, so be prepared for a more varied driving experience. Since both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, you won't be crossing any major geographical or climatic zones. This trip is straightforward and efficient, making it a practical choice for getting 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
103.8 miles from Burlington, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a drive with a significant number of turns, characteristic of a local road focus, despite 8% of the route being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 147.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel. As you progress, the road will likely transition between faster highway sections and more winding local roads, requiring your attention and adaptability. This profile suggests a route that keeps you engaged, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 147.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 148.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 207.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 148.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
148.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 289
Toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
10
148.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort Collins, Denver International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 289
Toward E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort C...
7
163.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
7
179.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m in
Take the exit toward Kersey Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 34
Toward Kersey Road
7
205.6 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
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US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burlington, CO and Greeley, CO, road signs point toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Denver International Airport, E-470 North and E470 Toll North.
E-470: Colorado Springs
148.6 mi in
|
~2h 30m
Fort Collins
148.6 mi in
|
~2h 30m
E-470 North: Gun Club Road North
148.9 mi in
|
~2h 31m
Denver International Airport
148.9 mi in
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~2h 31m
E-470 North
148.9 mi in
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~2h 31m
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via North Gun Club Road
E470 Toll North
149 mi in
|
~2h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 147.1 mi | 2h 27m |
| County Road 49 | 22 mi | 25m |
| Heartland Expressway | 15.4 mi | 15m |
| E-470 | 13.8 mi | 13m |
| East 18th Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Rose Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 147.1 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on 15th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
15th Street
2
Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 24; US 385
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Rose Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto I 70 Business; US 385
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Lincoln Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp onto I 70 Business
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 70 Business
Toward I 70 West
5
Merge onto I 70
147 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 289
Toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
239 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 289
Toward E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort Collins, Denver International Airport
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto North Gun Club Road
440 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Gun Club Road
Toward E-470 North
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward E470 Toll North
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto E470
14 mi
·
13 min
·
E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 76
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 34
Toward Kersey Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 49
22 mi
·
25 min
·
County Road 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East 18th Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East 18th Street
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
10th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto US 34 Business
503 ft
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
19th Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 39-minute drive, departing in the morning is generally advisable to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one suggested stop, you have considerable control over your pacing, but be mindful of fuel, especially during the longest 147.1-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, to avoid needing to search for services unexpectedly. Keep an eye on road conditions, as local roads can sometimes be less maintained than major highways. Your estimated fuel cost is around $31, so factor that into your budget before you set off.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.8 miles from Burlington, CO, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.1 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.8 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, CO
This is one driving day of about 207.5 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burlington, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 147.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.8 mi from Burlington, CO · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.8 miles from Burlington, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.26 one way
$62.53 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $33.10 | $66.20 |
| premium | $4.39 | $35.90 | $71.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.81 | $91.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.66
E-470
(13.8 mi)
$1.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.79 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.16 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.05 | $13.28 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Night in Greeley on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 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
39 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
3h 39m 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 Burlington, CO to Greeley, CO covers 207.5 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, County Road 49, Heartland Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.8 miles from Burlington, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 207.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 148.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Burlington, CO and Greeley, CO, road signs point toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Denver International Airport, E-470 North and E470 Toll North.
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