Road Trips from Greeley, CO
Greeley is a solid launchpad for Colorado adventures, whether you're after a quick half-day escape or a longer weekend drive. You've got options ranging from under an hour to a full day on the road. The terrain generally involves high-altitude sections with climbs, and many routes offer park access, making it great for exploring the Colorado landscape. There's even one overnight option for a more extended trip.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
10
Under 2 hours
Dove Valley, CO
1h 30m79 mi one way
This is one of your closest options, just 1.5 hours away. The drive is mostly on surface roads, making it a straightforward trip. While it has a good drive score of 8, it's a day trip as overnight isn't recommended.
Bunyan, CO
36m19.8 mi one way
For a very short outing, Bunyan is only 19.8 miles and 0.6 hours from Greeley. It features a mix of highway and surface roads with a drive score of 8. This is a quick trip, not an overnight stay.
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Manitou Springs, CO
2h 34m135.9 mi one way
This 2.6-hour drive gets you to Manitou Springs, offering a higher drive score of 9. It's a longer haul than Bunyan or Dove Valley but worth it as it includes access to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. It's a day trip.
Black Forest, CO
2h 25m118.6 mi one way
Black Forest is 2.4 hours away with a drive score of 9. This route is mostly highway and surface roads. Like Manitou Springs, it offers access to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, and it's a day trip.
Palmer Lake, CO
2h 9m114.3 mi one way
Palmer Lake is a 2.2-hour drive with a score of 9, featuring mixed highway and surface roads. It's a good option if you want park access, as Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is nearby. This is a day trip.
Monument, CO
2h 8m115.1 mi one way
This drive to Monument takes 2.1 hours and scores a 9. It's a mixed highway and surface road route that includes proximity to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Plan for a day trip here.
Gleneagle, CO
2h 13m118.9 mi one way
Weekend trip
Craig, CO
5h 21m256.6 mi one way
Craig is one of the longer drives at 5.4 hours, and it boasts a perfect drive score of 10. The route is mostly highway and involves mountain driving with significant elevation changes. This is a day trip.
Trinidad, CO
4h 39m261.4 mi one way
Trinidad is a longer drive at 4.7 hours, with a drive score of 9. The terrain includes high-altitude sections with climbs. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is accessible on this route, and it's a day trip.
La Junta, CO
4h 50m239.1 mi one way
This 4.8-hour trip to La Junta has a drive score of 9. It's a mix of highway and surface roads with high-altitude sections. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a park accessible from this route, and it's a day trip.
Aspen, CO
5h 12m218 mi one way
Aspen is a 5.2-hour drive, mostly on the highway, with a drive score of 8. Expect mountain driving with significant elevation changes. This is a day trip.
Orchard Mesa, CO
5h 49m305.1 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
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Craig, CO
5h 21m256.6 mi one way
Trinidad, CO
4h 39m261.4 mi one way
Manitou Springs, CO
2h 34m135.9 mi one way
La Junta, CO
4h 50m239.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives may encounter high-altitude sections with climbs. Park access like Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument remains an option.
Summer
Summer travel offers numerous day trips with high-altitude terrain and park access, including Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
Fall
Fall drives feature high-altitude sections and climbs, with continued access to parks like Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
Winter
Winter driving conditions can be challenging with high-altitude terrain and potential snow on mountain routes.
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