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Trip from Castle Pines, 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 42m

Distance

88 mi

142 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m

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 Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

Castle Pines, 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 88-mile drive from Castle Pines, Colorado to Greeley, Colorado is a straightforward one-day trip, typically taking about 1 hour and 42 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on E-470, County Road 49, and the Heartland Expressway. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $13, this route is an accessible option for a quick journey within the Mountain West region. The drive offers a mix of road types, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44 miles from Castle Pines, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
E-470 34.4 mi 34m
County Road 49 22 mi 25m
Heartland Expressway 15.4 mi 15m
I 25 6.6 mi 6m
East 18th Street 3.7 mi 5m
8th Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
9th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Chase Lane 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: E-470 — 34.4 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Country Club Parkway

283 ft · 12 sec · Country Club Parkway
2

Continue on Country Club Drive

479 ft · 24 sec · Country Club Drive
3

Turn left onto Lagae Road

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Lagae Road
4

Turn slight right onto Chase Lane

0.7 mi · 2 min · Chase Lane
5

Turn right onto Lagae Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Lagae Road
Use the right lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto CR 33

315 ft · 6 sec · East Happy Canyon Road
7

Continue on CR 33

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Happy Canyon Road
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 25 North
9

Merge onto I 25

6.6 mi · 6 min · I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 194 Toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 194 Toward E-470 North: Limon Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto E470

34 mi · 34 min · E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min
Exit 35 Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 76

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

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 34 Toward Kersey Road Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto CR 49

22 mi · 25 min · County Road 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto East 18th Street

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

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

0.9 mi · 1 min · 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto US 34 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · 10th Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto US 34 Business

503 ft · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto US 34 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · 9th Street
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto 19th Avenue

262 ft · 11 sec · 19th Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

19th Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 42-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility for when to depart. Consider an early morning start to avoid any potential local traffic, especially as you get closer to Greeley. While there are no specific stops recommended, plan for a brief break if needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the $13 estimated cost suggests you won't need frequent top-ups. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with County Road 49 beforehand, as its turns can be more frequent than you might expect on a highway.

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 44 miles from Castle Pines, CO, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 19 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44 miles or 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 23m

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 Castle Pines, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Castle Pines, CO

This is one driving day of about 88 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Castle Pines, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on E-470 for about 34.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Aurora, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aurora, CO

44 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.

Popular next leg

Aurora, CO to Greeley, CO

63 mi · 1h 18m

Pacing Suggestions

Parker, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brighton, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44 miles from Castle Pines, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

7Charge Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 44

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 37.7

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 37.7

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 44

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 37.7

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 37.7

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 31.4

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 31.4

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13033403463

Visit website

Island Grove Regional Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 88

Greeley, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+19703509392

Visit website

Green Valley Ranch East Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 31.4

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17209131311

Visit website

Railbender Skate & Tennis Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 12.6

Parker, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13038414500

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 86 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon

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 194 Toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Jun...
8
8.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward E-470 North: Limon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 194 Toward E-470 North: Limon
7
43.7 mi into trip | ~49m 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
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 6m 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
86 mi into trip | ~1h 38m 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

$13.26 one way

$26.52 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $14.04 $28.08
premium $4.39 $15.22 $30.45
diesel $5.61 $19.43 $38.86

Estimated Tolls: $4.13

E-470 (34.4 mi) $4.13

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

$13

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.70 $3.52
EV Truck/SUV 35.2 0 $12.32 $5.63

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Castle Pines, CO

Night in Castle Pines on Saturday

Local time

10:36 PM

MDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greeley, CO

Night in Greeley on Saturday

Local time

10:36 PM

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

4 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

1h 42m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 25% of the journey on highways. While there's a significant stretch of 34.4 miles on E-470, expect a good portion of your time to be spent on less direct local roads. This means you'll likely experience more frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between different types of thoroughfares. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from a more open highway feel to a more town-oriented experience.

Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on E-470.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 8.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88 miles you will encounter 18 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 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 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 Castle Pines, CO and Greeley, CO, road signs point toward E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon and E-470 North: Limon.

E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction

8.6 mi in | ~13m

Limon

8.6 mi in | ~13m

E-470 North: Limon

8.8 mi in | ~13m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 88 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on E-470. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.13 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.

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.

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 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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