Origin
Windsor, CO
Morning in Windsor on Wednesday
Local time
6:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, CO to Greeley, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, CO
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Greeley, CO
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Trip Overview
This short 14.9-mile drive from Windsor, CO to Greeley, CO takes about 27 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll primarily travel on 10th Street, Highway 257, and Walnut Street, with about 34% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $2, making it very budget-friendly. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick relocation or a short excursion within the Mountain West region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays; just hop in and go.
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
7.5 miles from Windsor, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, incorporating both highway speeds and local road navigation. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles along 10th Street, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your journey. With 34% of the drive on highways, you'll experience some faster travel, while the remaining sections will likely involve more varied traffic patterns and lower speeds as you navigate through towns. This blend means you'll get a taste of different driving experiences without any single section becoming monotonous.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CO 257 / Highway 257): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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CO 257 / Highway 257
At end of road, turn right onto CO 257 / Highway 257
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.8 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 34 Business / 9th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
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~26m in
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19th Avenue
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| Highway 257 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 18th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 19th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
10th Street
— 8.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on Elm Street
317 ft
·
16 sec
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Elm Street
2
Turn right onto 4th Street
484 ft
·
23 sec
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4th Street
3
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Walnut Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto CO 257
5.0 mi
·
8 min
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Highway 257
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 34 Business
8.5 mi
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14 min
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10th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 18th Avenue
501 ft
·
29 sec
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18th Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 34 Business
379 ft
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12 sec
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9th Street
9
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
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11 sec
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19th Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
19th Avenue
Trip Plan
For this quick 27-minute trip covering just 14.9 miles, flexibility is key. You can depart at any time of day without significant concerns about traffic. With a low fuel cost of approximately $2, you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station mid-route. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is so short, you can easily make it in one go. A practical tip for this specific route: keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from Highway 257 onto Walnut Street, as this is where the road character changes most distinctly.
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 7.5 miles from Windsor, CO, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.5 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 14.9 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.5 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
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 Windsor, 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 Windsor, CO
This is one driving day of about 14.9 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Windsor, 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 10th Street for about 8.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.5 mi from Windsor, CO · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.5 miles from Windsor, 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
$2.24 one way
$4.49 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Greeley, CO
Morning in Greeley on Wednesday
Local time
6:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 Windsor, CO to Greeley, CO covers 14.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, Highway 257, Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Windsor, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.24 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 14.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CO 257 / Highway 257): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Windsor, CO to Greeley, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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