Greeley, CO Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Greeley, CO is a local road trip base with 14 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 170 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Greeley, CO head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
439.7 mi
Cortez, CO
Quickest Drive
36m
Bunyan, CO
Plan Around Greeley, CO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Greeley, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Greeley, CO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Greeley, CO
Greeley, CO to Durango, CO
Greeley, CO to Trinidad, CO
Greeley, CO to Craig, CO
Greeley, CO to La Junta, CO
Greeley, CO to Aspen, CO
Greeley, CO to Breckenridge, CO
Greeley, CO to Manitou Springs, CO
Greeley, CO to Gleneagle, CO
Greeley, CO to Black Forest, CO
Greeley, CO to Monument, CO
Greeley, CO to Palmer Lake, CO
Greeley, CO to Dove Valley, CO
Greeley, CO to Bunyan, CO
Driving from Greeley, CO
On average, trips departing from Greeley, CO run 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 29m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 395 miles (8h 46m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Greeley, CO most often head toward Durango, CO (395.4 mi, 8h 46m), Trinidad, CO (261.4 mi, 4h 39m), Craig, CO (256.6 mi, 5h 21m), La Junta, CO (239.1 mi, 4h 50m), and Aspen, CO (218 mi, 5h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 170-mile drive from Greeley, CO, expect to burn about 6.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 13 mapped routes leaving Greeley, CO and 1 routes heading into Greeley, CO, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 395 miles.
The longest mapped route from Greeley, CO covers 395 miles and takes approximately 8h 46m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.
The average route from Greeley, CO runs about 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Greeley, CO include Durango, CO, Trinidad, CO, Craig, CO and La Junta, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Greeley, CO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
109,421
Median Income
$68,650
Median Home Value
$369,600
Median Age
32.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Greeley, CO at a Glance
Founded
1869
Elevation
4,659 ft
Area
47 mi²
Notable People from Greeley, CO
A sampling of people born in Greeley, CO.
Amanda Peterson
1971–2015
American actress (1971-2015)
Jason Smith
1986
American professional basketball player, born 1986
Shane Carwin
1975
American mixed martial artist
Tom Johnson
1939–2024
American composer (1939–2024)
Scott Humphries
1976
American tennis player
Marilyn Musgrave
1949
American politician
Maycee Barber
1998
American mixed martial artist
Trey McBride
1999
American football player (born 1999)
David Zellner
1974
American film director
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Greeley, CO.
Greeley Union Pacific Railroad Depot
railway station in Greeley, the United States of America
Greeley Tribune Building
building in Greeley, United States of America
Meeker Memorial Museum
building in Greeley, United States of America
Joseph A. Woodbury House
historic house in Colorado, United States
Weld County Courthouse
courthouse in Greeley, Colorado
City data from Wikidata (Q94274), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Greeley, CO
Greeley is a city of about 110,000 in the north central region of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of Weld County, the city lies 49 miles (79 km) north-northeast of Denver on the South Platte River, the historic route of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1858-1861. The city was founded in 1870 by Nathan Meeker, who named it for Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune and promoter of the Union Colony of Colorado. Greeley is the home of the University of Northern Colorado. The most well-known event in the town is the annual Greeley Independence Stampede, which attracts an estimated 400,000 attendees every summer.
Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St. Local history museum, housed in the Greeley Tribune Building. +1 970-350-9220 Colorado Model Railroad Museum, 680 10th St. Model railroad galore. $14 adults. +1 970-392-2934 Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St. One of those living history museums to recreate life on the high prairie. +1 970-350-9220
Greeley Independence Stampede. The Kress Cinema and Lounge. Union Colony Dinner Theatre. 1 Union Colony Civic Center, 651 10th Ave, ☏ +1 970 356-5000. (updated May 2020) 2 University of Northern Colorado, ☏ +1 970 351-1890. (updated May 2020) Poudre River Trail, trailhead close to Greeley Stampede grounds off of N 11th Ave. A 21 mile out and back trail that offers a chance to experience some high plains habitat while walking along a somewhat serene river, minus all the development.
Ambrosia. The Armadillo. Cafe Panache. Echo. The Egg & I. Harvest. The Hobknobber. The Island Grill. Margaritas. The Rio.
The Crabtree Brewery. The John Galt Coffee Company. Margie's Java Joint. Patrick's Irish Pub. Your Place Coffee.
The Sod Buster Inn. lovely, locally owned, historic Bed and Breakfast
Greeley is accessible via I-25 from the north or south, and Hwy 34 from the east or west. Express Arrow buses stop in Greeley on their way between Denver and Buffalo, Wyoming.
Transportation in Greeley is car-focused, although there is a fairly robust bus system, and in the university area biking and walking are feasible alternatives.
Travel tips adapted from Greeley on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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