Origin
Fort Morgan, CO
Morning in Fort Morgan on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Morgan, CO to Greeley, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Morgan, CO
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Greeley, CO
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Trip Overview
Fort Morgan to Greeley is 54.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via US 34 and I-76, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within Colorado, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a quick and efficient journey. Consider this route if you need to travel between these two cities without much fuss. It’s a practical drive, well within the capabilities of a single day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the route utilizing major roads. Expect a consistent experience for the longest stretch of 32.2 miles on US 34. The character leans towards a more direct, high-speed journey rather than winding scenic byways. You'll spend most of your time on interstates and well-maintained highways, offering a smooth and predictable ride. It's the kind of drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and I 76. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (US 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles (US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 76 West
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 34
Take the exit onto US 34 toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park
7
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
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.
6
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 34 Business / 10th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 34 Business / 10th Avenue
Turn right onto US 34 Business / 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 34 | 32.2 mi | 52m |
| I 76 | 13.2 mi | 13m |
| East 18th Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| County Road 49 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 32.2 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on State Street
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue
359 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Kiowa Avenue
3
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 76 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 76
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 76
6
Take the exit onto US 34
32 mi
·
52 min
·
US 34
Toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 49
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East 18th Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East 18th Street
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
10th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 34 Business
503 ft
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
19th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Fort Morgan, CO · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Fort Morgan, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| premium | $4.39 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Greeley on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
38 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 20m 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 Morgan, CO to Greeley, CO covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 34, I 76, East 18th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Fort Morgan, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.18 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (US 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles (US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Morgan, CO to Greeley, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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