Origin
Greeley, CO
Late night in Greeley on Friday
Local time
3:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greeley, CO to Firestone, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greeley, CO
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Firestone, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greeley, CO to Firestone, CO covers 31.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CanAm Highway, Justin Avenue, County Road 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on CanAm Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 31.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CanAm Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 34 Business / 9th 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 31.8 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (US 34 Business / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (21st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 34 Business / 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 34 Business / 9th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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21st Avenue
Turn left onto 21st Avenue
Navigation decision point
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.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CanAm Highway | 11.8 mi | 19m |
| Justin Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| County Road 19 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Highway 85 Business | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| County Road 15 | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road 24 | 2 mi | 3m |
| 8th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 10th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CanAm Highway
— 11.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley, CO and Firestone, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight left onto US 85 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 85 Business
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on US 85 Business
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 85 Business
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 85
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CanAm Highway
9
Continue on US 85
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 85
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
CanAm Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
12
Enter roundabout
255 ft
·
5 sec
13
Continue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
14
Merge onto US 85
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
CanAm Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CO 66
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Justin Avenue
16
Turn left onto County Road 19
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 19
17
Turn right onto County Road 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 24
18
Turn left onto County Road 15
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 15
19
Turn right onto Pine Cone Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Cone Avenue
20
Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Colorado Boulevard
21
Turn left onto West Grant Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Grant Avenue
22
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
1st Street
23
Turn left onto Granville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Granville Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Granville Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Greeley, CO · 26m 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Greeley, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Firestone, CO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Firestone, CO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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
Firestone, CO
Late night in Firestone on Friday
Local time
3:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
La Salle, CO
16 mi in
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
34 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
53m 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 Greeley, CO to Firestone, CO covers 31.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CanAm Highway, Justin Avenue, County Road 19. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $4.79 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 31.8 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (US 34 Business / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (21st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 34 Business / 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greeley, CO to Firestone, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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