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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

207.5 mi

334 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Kit Carson, Colorado, United States

Burlington, CO

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city in and county seat of Wetd County, Colorado, United States

Greeley, CO

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Trip Overview

This 207.5-mile journey from Burlington to Greeley, Colorado, will take approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and County Road 49, with a segment of the Heartland Expressway, this route is best suited for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $31. You'll experience a drive that leans towards local roads, so be prepared for a more varied driving experience. Since both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, you won't be crossing any major geographical or climatic zones. This trip is straightforward and efficient, making it a practical choice for getting between these two Colorado communities.

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

103.8 miles from Burlington, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 147.1 mi 2h 27m
County Road 49 22 mi 25m
Heartland Expressway 15.4 mi 15m
E-470 13.8 mi 13m
East 18th Street 3.7 mi 5m
8th Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
9th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Rose Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 147.1 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, CO and Greeley, CO.

1

Start on 15th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 15th Street
2

Turn right onto I 70 Business; US 24; US 385

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Rose Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto I 70 Business; US 385

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South Lincoln Street
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp onto I 70 Business

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 70 Business
Toward I 70 West
5

Merge onto I 70

147 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 289 Toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

239 ft · 5 sec
Exit 289 Toward E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort Collins, Denver International Airport Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto North Gun Club Road

440 ft · 10 sec · North Gun Club Road
Toward E-470 North
9

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward E470 Toll North Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto E470

14 mi · 13 min · E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min
Exit 35 Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 76

15 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 34 Toward Kersey Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto CR 49

22 mi · 25 min · County Road 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto East 18th Street

3.7 mi · 5 min · East 18th Street
Use the left lane.
16

At end of road, turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto US 34 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · 10th Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto US 34 Business

503 ft · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto US 34 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · 9th Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto 19th Avenue

262 ft · 11 sec · 19th Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

19th Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 39-minute drive, departing in the morning is generally advisable to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one suggested stop, you have considerable control over your pacing, but be mindful of fuel, especially during the longest 147.1-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, to avoid needing to search for services unexpectedly. Keep an eye on road conditions, as local roads can sometimes be less maintained than major highways. Your estimated fuel cost is around $31, so factor that into your budget before you set off.

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 103.8 miles from Burlington, CO, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.1 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 46 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 103.8 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 54m

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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, CO

This is one driving day of about 207.5 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Burlington, 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.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 147.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census designated place in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Byers, CO

104 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

Limon, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Byers, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.8 miles from Burlington, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Tequilas Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, Colorado

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17193460273

Visit website

The Dish Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, Colorado

0.6 mi

The Post Bar & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Burlington, Colorado

0.5 mi

Tequilas Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Burlington, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17193460273

Visit website

The Dish Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Burlington, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17193468790

Visit website

The Post Bar & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Burlington, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17193467337

Visit website

I-70 Diner/Alex Taverna

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Flagler, Colorado

Hours: 11:30 am–7 pm

+17206634555

The Cougar Den

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Burlington, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17193421586

Visit website

Chen Vuong Thai

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Burlington, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17193466033

Maria’s Mexican Food

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Burlington, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17193406787

Delia's Tacos and More

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Burlington, Colorado

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17193421827

7Charge Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13033403463

Visit website

Cenex

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Stratton, Colorado

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17193485818

Visit website

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Arriba Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Burlington Rest Area & Colorado Welcome Center

0.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.2 mi from route

QuikTrip

1.6 mi from route

Island Grove Regional Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Greeley, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+19703509392

Visit website

Green Valley Ranch East Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17209131311

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 148.6 and 205.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
148.6 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 289 Toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins
10
148.9 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort Collins, Denver International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 289 Toward E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Fort C...
7
163.2 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
7
179.7 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Take the exit toward Kersey Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 34 Toward Kersey Road
7
205.6 mi into trip | ~3h 35m 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.26 one way

$62.53 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $33.10 $66.20
premium $4.39 $35.90 $71.79
diesel $5.61 $45.81 $91.63

Estimated Tolls: $1.66

E-470 (13.8 mi) $1.66

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.3 0 $21.79 $9.96
Efficient EV 51.9 0 $18.16 $8.30
EV Truck/SUV 83 1 $29.05 $13.28

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Burlington, CO

Late night in Burlington on Tuesday

Local time

3:08 AM

MDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greeley, CO

Late night in Greeley on Tuesday

Local time

3:08 AM

MDT

Current temp

58°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

26 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 39m 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?

Expect a drive with a significant number of turns, characteristic of a local road focus, despite 8% of the route being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 147.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel. As you progress, the road will likely transition between faster highway sections and more winding local roads, requiring your attention and adaptability. This profile suggests a route that keeps you engaged, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.

Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 147.1 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 148.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 207.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 148.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Burlington, CO and Greeley, CO, road signs point toward E-470: Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, E-470 North: Gun Club Road North, Denver International Airport, E-470 North and E470 Toll North.

E-470: Colorado Springs

148.6 mi in | ~2h 30m

Fort Collins

148.6 mi in | ~2h 30m

E-470 North: Gun Club Road North

148.9 mi in | ~2h 31m

Denver International Airport

148.9 mi in | ~2h 31m

E-470 North

148.9 mi in | ~2h 31m | via North Gun Club Road

E470 Toll North

149 mi in | ~2h 31m

About the Cities

Arriving in Greeley, CO

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 207.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 147.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.66 in tolls one way, starting with E-470. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 11 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greeley, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 148.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Greeley, CO, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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