Origin
Cherry Hills Village, CO
Morning in Cherry Hills Village on Sunday
Local time
8:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hills Village, 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 27m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Hills Village, CO
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Greeley, CO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 70.6-mile drive from Cherry Hills Village, CO, to Greeley, CO, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Heartland Expressway, County Road 49, and South Valley Highway, with about 40% of the journey on highways. Budget around $11 for fuel for this relatively short excursion, which stays within the Mountain West region. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, making it a practical option for a quick trip between these Colorado locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Expressway | 28.3 mi | 29m |
| County Road 49 | 22 mi | 25m |
| South Valley Highway | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| East 18th Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South University Boulevard | 3 mi | 6m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Heartland Expressway
— 28.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hills Village, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on CO 177
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South University Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 25
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Exit 216A-B
Toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 216A
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
6
Merge onto I 76
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 34
Toward Kersey Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 49
22 mi
·
25 min
·
County Road 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto East 18th Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East 18th Street
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
10th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto US 34 Business
503 ft
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
19th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Cherry Hills Village, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 13.9 and 69.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue
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 216A-B
Toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th...
7
21 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 76 / Heartland Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Heartland Expressway toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
7
42.8 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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.
7
69.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
$10.64 one way
$21.27 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.21 | $24.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 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 | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Greeley on Sunday
Local time
8:39 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
1 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 27m 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 mixed drive experience for this 70.6-mile route, with 40% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 28.3 miles on the Heartland Expressway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you transition from Heartland Expressway to County Road 49 and South Valley Highway, the road character will likely change, potentially offering a more local feel. This blend of faster highway sections and potentially slower local roads defines the personality of this drive, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on Heartland Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 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 70.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles (I 76 / Heartland Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cherry Hills Village, CO to Greeley, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Morgan along the way.
Fort Morgan
13.9 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on Heartland Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles (I 76 / Heartland Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 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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