Origin
Brush, CO
Late night in Brush on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brush, CO to Greeley, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brush, CO
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Greeley, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Brush and Greeley, this 63.9-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Colorado’s Mountain West region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 6 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local routes including West Emerson Street, Colorado Avenue, and Kersey Road. With fuel costs estimated at around $9, it is an affordable connection for commuters or casual travelers. Because the route is entirely local, you can easily complete the round trip in a single afternoon without feeling rushed. It serves as a practical, no-frills link between these two Colorado communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 34 | 32.2 mi | 52m |
| I 76 | 22.7 mi | 22m |
| East 18th Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| County Road 49 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Colorado Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 32.2 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brush, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on Clayton Street
185 ft
·
12 sec
·
Clayton Street
2
Turn left onto West Emerson Street
418 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Emerson Street
3
Turn left onto CO 71
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colorado Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto I 76
23 mi
·
22 min
·
I 76
6
Take the exit onto US 34
32 mi
·
52 min
·
US 34
Toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 49
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East 18th Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East 18th Street
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
10th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 34 Business
503 ft
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
19th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Brush, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CO 71 / Colorado Avenue
Turn left onto CO 71 / Colorado Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
23.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 34
Take the exit onto US 34 toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park
7
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
US 34 Business / 10th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
US 34 Business / 10th Avenue
Turn right onto US 34 Business / 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.17 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| premium | $4.39 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Greeley on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°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
2 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 29m 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?
Forget the monotony of an interstate; this 63.9-mile transit is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will not find any high-speed highway stretches here, as the route consists of 0% highway driving. Navigation focuses on maneuvering through local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 0 miles on West Emerson Street. This profile means you should be prepared for frequent turns and a consistent pace rather than long, open-road cruising. It feels like a genuine regional connector, requiring you to stay alert through the various transitions between streets.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on US 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and I 76. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CO 71 / Colorado Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 (CO 71 / Colorado Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (US 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.7 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 29m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.2 miles on US 34. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 0.1 miles (CO 71 / Colorado Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (US 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.7 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 Greeley, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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