Origin
Greeley, CO
Late night in Greeley on Monday
Local time
3:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greeley, CO to The Pinery, CO
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
83.4 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greeley, CO
Jacob Moore
Trip Overview
The drive from Greeley, CO to The Pinery, CO covers 83.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on E-470, County Road 49, I 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.8 miles on E-470. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
41.7 miles from Greeley, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 83.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
E-470 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 34 Business / 10th Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 83.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~3m in
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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
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~4m in
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US 34 Business / 18th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 18th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
43.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward E470 Toll South: Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward E470 Toll South: Limon
7
74.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward CO 83: Town of Parker
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward CO 83: Town of Parker
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Greeley, CO to The Pinery, CO, road signs begin pointing toward E470 Toll South: Limon along the way.
E470 Toll South: Limon
43.7 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| E-470 | 29.8 mi | 29m |
| County Road 49 | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| I 76 | 15.8 mi | 15m |
| South Parker Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| 18th Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lakeview Drive | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 10th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 18th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
E-470
— 29.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley, CO and The Pinery, CO.
1
Start on 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
19 sec
·
19th Avenue
2
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
9th Street
3
Turn left onto 21st Avenue
495 ft
·
29 sec
·
21st Avenue
4
Turn left onto 10th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
5
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
6
Turn left onto 18th Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
18th Street
7
Keep slight left to continue on East 18th Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
East 18th Street
8
Continue on East 18th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 18th Street
9
Turn right onto County Road 49
22 mi
·
25 min
·
County Road 49
10
Take the ramp right toward I 76 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 76 West
11
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
15 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
E470 Toll South: Limon
13
Merge slight left onto E-470
30 mi
·
29 min
·
E-470
14
Take the exit slight right toward CO 83: Town of Parker
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
CO 83: Town of Parker
15
Keep slight left to continue on CO 83 South: Parker Road
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
CO 83 South: Parker Road
16
Turn left onto South Parker Road
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
South Parker Road
17
Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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North Pinery Parkway
18
Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakeview Drive
19
Turn left onto Mountain View Drive
413 ft
·
23 sec
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Mountain View Drive
20
Turn left
62 ft
·
5 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 41.7 miles from Greeley, CO, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.8 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Pinery, 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.
+
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 83.4 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greeley, 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.
The longest stretch is on E-470 for about 29.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Greeley, CO · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 41.7 miles from Greeley, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Pinery, CO
The final approach into The Pinery, 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 The Pinery, 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
$12.64 one way
$25.28 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| premium | $4.43 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.53 | $37.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.00 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.68 | $5.34 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
The Pinery, CO
Late night in The Pinery on Monday
Local time
3:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°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
1 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
1h 39m 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 The Pinery, CO covers 83.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are E-470, County Road 49, I 76. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 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 $12.64 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 83.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 The Pinery, CO, road signs begin pointing toward E470 Toll South: Limon along the way.
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