Origin
Silt, CO
Morning in Silt on Monday
Local time
8:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silt, CO to Greeley, CO
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
227.6 mi
366 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
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 Silt, CO to Greeley, CO covers 227.6 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 7th Street, West Main Street, 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.49 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.8 miles from Silt, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 227.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 7th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Silt, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Heartland Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kersey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 49 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 18th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 8th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silt, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 7th Street
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 9th Street
13 ft
·
9th Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
9th Street
6
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge slight left
172 mi
·
3 hr 17 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Heartland Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Heartland Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kersey Road
11
Turn left onto County Road 49
22 mi
·
25 min
·
County Road 49
12
Turn left onto East 18th Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East 18th Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
14
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
10th Street
15
Turn right onto 10th Avenue
502 ft
·
17 sec
·
10th Avenue
16
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
17
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
19th Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.8 miles from Silt, CO, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.8 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greeley, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Silt, 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 Silt, CO
This is one driving day of about 227.6 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Silt, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.8 mi from Silt, CO · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 113.8 miles from Silt, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greeley, 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
$34.49 one way
$68.98 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $36.60 | $73.19 |
| premium | $4.43 | $39.72 | $79.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.56 | $101.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.90 | $10.92 |
| Efficient EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91 | 1 | $31.86 | $14.57 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
8:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°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
7 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
3h 51m 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 Silt, CO to Greeley, CO covers 227.6 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 7th Street, West Main Street, 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.8 miles from Silt, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Silt, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Silt, CO to Greeley, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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