Origin
Craig, CO
Afternoon in Craig on Monday
Local time
1:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Craig, CO to Greeley, CO
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
264.8 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
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6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Craig, CO
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Greeley, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
The drive from Craig, CO to Greeley, CO covers 264.8 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 6th Street, Russell Street, East 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.4 miles from Craig, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 264.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 6th 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Craig, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Russell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Victory Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tyler Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craig, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on the route
299 ft
·
24 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East 6th Street
167 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 6th Street
3
Turn right onto Russell Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Russell Street
4
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 4th Street
5
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lincoln Street
6
Turn slight right onto East Victory Way
46 mi
·
57 min
·
East Victory Way
7
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
8
Continue straight
47 mi
·
1 hr
9
Turn right onto South 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South 6th Street
10
Continue on Tyler Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Tyler Avenue
11
Continue on Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
31 mi
·
40 min
·
Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
12
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
9 min
13
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
14
Take the exit left toward I 70 East
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 70 East
15
Merge slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Heartland Expressway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Heartland Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kersey Road
19
Turn left
22 mi
·
25 min
20
Turn left onto East 18th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 18th Street
21
Turn right onto Fern Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fern Avenue
22
Turn left onto East 16th Street
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East 16th Street
23
Turn right onto 11th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
11th Avenue
24
Turn left onto 13th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
13th Street
25
Turn right onto 18th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
18th Avenue
26
Turn left onto 9th Street
377 ft
·
33 sec
·
9th Street
27
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
19th Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 132.4 miles from Craig, CO, or about 2h 25m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.4 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 Craig, 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 Craig, CO
This is one driving day of about 264.8 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Craig, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.4 mi from Craig, CO · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 132.4 miles from Craig, 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
$40.13 one way
$80.25 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $42.58 | $85.15 |
| premium | $4.43 | $46.21 | $92.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.83 | $117.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.80 | $12.71 |
| Efficient EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.17 | $10.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.9 | 1 | $37.07 | $16.95 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Greeley on Monday
Local time
1:02 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
8 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
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Craig, CO to Greeley, CO covers 264.8 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 6th Street, Russell Street, East 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.4 miles from Craig, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.13 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Craig, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Craig, CO to Greeley, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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