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Trip from Greeley, CO to Delta, CO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 25m

Distance

335.2 mi

539 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 13m ★
6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 34m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 49m
8 PM
6h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Wetd County, Colorado, United States

Greeley, CO

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city in and county seat of Delta County, Colorado, United States

Delta, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greeley, CO to Delta, CO covers 335.2 miles and takes about 6h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, I 76, County Road 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 232.9 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.50 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

167.6 miles from Greeley, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 25m. Total distance: 335.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 25m highway drive covering 335.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 232.9 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 232.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 76. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 34 Business / 10th Street.

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 335.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (US 34 Business / 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 34 Business / 18th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 34 Business / 10th Street

Turn left onto US 34 Business / 10th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue

Turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 34 Business / 18th Street

Turn left onto US 34 Business / 18th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
295.2 mi into trip | ~5h 31m in | I 70 BUS

Take the exit onto I 70 BUS toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 37 Toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Gra...
7
302.4 mi into trip | ~5h 43m in | US 50; CO 141 / United States Highway 50

At end of road, turn left onto US 50; CO 141 / United States Highway 50 toward Delta

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Delta

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Greeley, CO to Delta, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Junction along the way.

Grand Junction

295.2 mi in | ~5h 31m | via I 70 BUS

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 232.9 mi 4h 18m
I 76 34.4 mi 36m
County Road 49 21.9 mi 25m
US 50 20.9 mi 26m
United States Highway 50 11.7 mi 14m
32 Road 5.4 mi 9m
18th Street 2.7 mi 4m
I 70 BUS 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 232.9 mi, about 4h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greeley, CO and Delta, CO.

1

Start on 19th Avenue

262 ft · 18 sec · 19th Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 34 Business

0.1 mi · 16 sec · 9th Street
3

Turn left onto 21st Avenue

495 ft · 29 sec · 21st Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 34 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · 10th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto US 34 Business

2.7 mi · 4 min · 18th Street
Use the left lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto East 18th Street

0.2 mi · 12 sec · East 18th Street
8

Continue on East 18th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 18th Street
9

Turn right onto CR 49

22 mi · 25 min · County Road 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 76 West
11

Merge onto I 76

34 mi · 36 min · I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 70

233 mi · 4 hr 18 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto I 70 BUS

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 70 BUS
Exit 37 Toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta Use the left lane.
14

Continue on I 70 BUS; US 6

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 70 BUS; US 6
15

Turn left onto CO 141

5.4 mi · 9 min · 32 Road
Use the left lane.
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 50; CO 141

12 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 50
Toward Delta Use the left lane.
17

Continue on US 50

16 mi · 18 min · US 50
18

Continue on US 50

4.9 mi · 7 min · US 50
19

Turn left onto East 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right

283 ft · 20 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.6 miles from Greeley, CO, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 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 74 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 167.6 miles or 3h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delta, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greeley, 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 Greeley, CO

This is one driving day of about 335.2 miles and 6h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Greeley, 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 I 70 for about 232.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 167.6 mi from Greeley, CO · 3h 9m into the drive

city in and county seat of Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aspen, CO

168 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

Applewood, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aspen, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.6 miles from Greeley, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232.9 miles.

Arriving in Delta, CO

The final approach into Delta, 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 Delta, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colorado National Monument

Colorado National Monument

National Monument

Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. But this treasure is much more than a monument. Towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panoram...

13 mi from route ~31 min detour $25 near mile 300.5
View on nps.gov
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

National Park

Big enough to be overwhelming, yet still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time. Come see some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. Forces of nature and the G...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $30 near mile 335.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.50 one way

$101.01 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $53.47 $106.95
premium $4.39 $57.99 $115.97
diesel $5.61 $74.01 $148.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lowe's - Tesla Supercharger

Northglenn, CO

Tesla

16 DCFC

Regency Center Place of Greeley (Greeley, CO)

Greeley, CO

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger

Brighton, CO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 1382

Hudson, CO

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Kroger King Soopers 114 (Commerce City, CO)

Commerce City, CO

Electrify America

4 DCFC

O'Meara Ford

Northglenn, CO

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Washington Plaza

Thornton, CO

GRAVITI_ENERGY

4 DCFC

7Charge - Denver 37016

Denver, CO

7CHARGE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 13 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Tesla: 2 Non-Networked: 1 Blink Network: 1 EV Connect: 1 GRAVITI_ENERGY: 1 7CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100.6 1 $35.20 $16.09
Efficient EV 83.8 0 $29.33 $13.41
EV Truck/SUV 134.1 1 $46.93 $21.45

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greeley, CO

Afternoon in Greeley on Thursday

Local time

12:32 PM

MDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delta, CO

Afternoon in Delta on Thursday

Local time

12:32 PM

MDT

Current temp

78°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

2 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

6h 25m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Greeley, CO to Delta, CO covers 335.2 miles and takes about 6h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, I 76, County Road 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.6 miles from Greeley, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 335.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (US 34 Business / 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 34 Business / 18th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Greeley, CO to Delta, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Junction along the way.

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