Origin
Greeley, CO
Afternoon in Greeley on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greeley, CO to Applewood, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Applewood, CO
Piotr Arnoldes
Trip Overview
The drive from Greeley, CO to Applewood, CO covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, County Road 49, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 34.4 mi | 36m |
| County Road 49 | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| I 70 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| 18th Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 10th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 18th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 32nd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 34.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley, CO and Applewood, 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
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 264
Toward Clear Creek Drive, 32nd Avenue, Youngfield Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto Clear Creek Drive
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Clear Creek Drive
15
Turn right onto West 32nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 32nd Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 18
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eldridge Street
17
Continue on CR 18
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Eldridge Street
18
Turn right onto Berry Road
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Berry Road
19
Continue on Garden Road
372 ft
·
16 sec
·
Garden Road
20
Arrive at destination
Garden Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Greeley, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 34 Business / 9th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 9th Street
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.
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
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward Clear Creek Drive, 32nd Avenue, Youngfield Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 264
Toward Clear Creek Drive, 32nd Avenue, Youngfie...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.28 one way
$20.55 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| premium | $4.39 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Applewood, CO
Afternoon in Applewood on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
36 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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
68.2 mi in 1h 22m — 56% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 76.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 34 Business / 9th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.2 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: near the start (US 34 Business / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Applewood, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 34 Business / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Applewood, CO before heading back.
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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