Origin
Fort Collins, CO
Evening in Fort Collins on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Collins, CO to Greeley, CO
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Collins, CO
Jacob Moore
Greeley, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
Traveling between Fort Collins and Greeley covers a short 31.2-mile distance that typically takes about 43 minutes to complete. Because this is a quick trip within the Mountain West, you can easily handle the drive as a one-day outing without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate local surface streets like West Magnolia Street, South Meldrum Street, and West Mulberry Street rather than major interstates. With a modest fuel budget of $4, this route is highly efficient for commuters or those visiting nearby communities. It is a straightforward, practical connection that serves as a simple transition between these two Colorado hubs.
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
15.6 miles from Fort Collins, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a long-distance cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate stretches on this 31.2-mile journey. Navigating through local city streets means your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Magnolia Street, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. The personality of this route is defined by its urban character, lacking the monotony of open highway driving. You will find that the road conditions remain consistent as you transition between the two cities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Magnolia 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 Fort Collins, CO to Greeley, CO is easy. At 43m 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 Fort Collins, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Magnolia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Meldrum Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Mulberry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Mulberry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crossroads Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Magnolia Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on South Sherwood Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Sherwood Street
2
Continue on West Magnolia Street
476 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
3
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
499 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Meldrum Street
4
Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
5
Continue on East Mulberry Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Mulberry Street
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Denver
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 25 South: Denver
7
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward CR 26: Crossroads Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
CR 26: Crossroads Boulevard
9
Keep slight left to continue on CR 26: Crossroads Boulevard East
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
CR 26: Crossroads Boulevard East
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Crossroads Boulevard
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Crossroads Boulevard
11
Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crossroads Boulevard
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crossroads Boulevard
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Crossroads Boulevard
13
Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Crossroads Boulevard
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crossroads Boulevard
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Crossroads Boulevard
15
Exit the roundabout onto Crossroads Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Crossroads Boulevard
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 17
20 ft
·
County Road 17
17
Exit the roundabout onto County Road 17
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 17
18
Turn left onto Highway 34
1.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 34
19
Turn slight right onto 10th Street
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
10th Street
20
Turn left onto 71st Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
71st Avenue
21
Turn right onto 4th Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
4th Street
22
Continue on 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
5th Street
23
Turn right onto 21st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
21st Avenue
24
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
7th Street
25
Turn right onto 19th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
19th Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 43-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, allowing you to easily work around peak traffic hours. You do not need to factor in any planned stops, as the drive is brief enough to complete in one go. Keep your $4 fuel budget in mind, but rest assured that local refueling options are readily available if needed. Pay close attention to the turn-heavy nature of the local streets, as they require more frequent adjustments than a standard highway route. Given the lack of highway miles, prioritize patience with local traffic signals to make your transit as smooth as possible.
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 15.6 miles from Fort Collins, CO, or about 21m 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 31.2 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.6 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
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 Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins, CO
This is one driving day of about 31.2 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Collins, 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 15.6 mi from Fort Collins, CO · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Fort Collins, 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
$4.73 one way
$9.46 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| premium | $4.43 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Greeley on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
36°F
Windsor, CO
16 mi in
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
30 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
43m 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 Fort Collins, CO to Greeley, CO covers 31.2 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Magnolia Street, South Meldrum Street, West Mulberry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Fort Collins, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.73 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 Fort Collins, CO to Greeley, CO is easy. At 43m 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 Fort Collins, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Collins, CO to Greeley, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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