Origin
Estes Park, CO
Morning in Estes Park on Tuesday
Local time
6:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Estes Park, CO to Greeley, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
49.4 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Estes Park, CO
Jacob Moore
Greeley, CO
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Trip Overview
Estes Park, CO to Greeley, CO is 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m via West Highway 34, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Mountain West region of Colorado to another part of the same region, offering a straightforward drive between two distinct Colorado settings. You'll transition from a mountain-adjacent environment to a more plains-oriented landscape. It's a relatively short journey, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a day trip with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Highway 34 | 22.8 mi | 39m |
| 10th Street | 9.8 mi | 16m |
| West Eisenhower Boulevard | 9.5 mi | 17m |
| East Highway 34 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Big Thompson Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Big Thompson Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Elkhorn Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 18th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Highway 34
— 22.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estes Park, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on Park Lane
219 ft
·
14 sec
·
Park Lane
2
Turn left onto US 36; US 34 Business
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Elkhorn Avenue
3
Continue on US 36; US 34 BUS
334 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Elkhorn Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on US 34
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Big Thompson Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Big Thompson Avenue
6
Continue on US 34
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Thompson Road
7
Continue on US 34
23 mi
·
39 min
·
West Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 34
9.5 mi
·
17 min
·
West Eisenhower Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 34
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right onto US 34 Business
9.8 mi
·
16 min
·
10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto 18th Avenue
501 ft
·
29 sec
·
18th Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 34 Business
379 ft
·
12 sec
·
9th Street
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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Estes Park, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36; US 34 Business / East Elkhorn Avenue
Turn left onto US 36; US 34 Business / East Elkhorn Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36; US 34 BUS / East Elkhorn Avenue
Continue onto US 36; US 34 BUS / East Elkhorn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
18th Avenue
Turn left onto 18th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
US 34 Business / 9th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
19th Avenue
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.44 one way
$14.89 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.55 | $17.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°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
31 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 26m 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 drive is a mixed bag, with 56% of the journey on highways, indicating a blend of faster travel and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.8 miles along West Highway 34. As you progress, expect the road to evolve from potentially winding mountain-influenced routes to more open, direct pathways. The character of the drive shifts, offering varied driving experiences within its short distance.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on West Highway 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 36; US 34 Business / East Elkhorn Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 36; US 34 Business / East Elkhorn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 36; US 34 BUS / East Elkhorn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles (18th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on West Highway 34. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 36; US 34 Business / East Elkhorn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 36; US 34 BUS / East Elkhorn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles (18th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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