Origin
Fort Collins, CO
Night in Fort Collins on Saturday
Local time
10:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Collins, 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
48m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Collins, CO
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Greeley, CO
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Fort Collins and Greeley covers a short 31.2-mile distance that typically takes about 43 minutes to complete. Because this is a quick trip within the Mountain West, you can easily handle the drive as a one-day outing without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate local surface streets like West Magnolia Street, South Meldrum Street, and West Mulberry Street rather than major interstates. With a modest fuel budget of $4, this route is highly efficient for commuters or those visiting nearby communities. It is a straightforward, practical connection that serves as a simple transition between these two Colorado hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 11.5 mi | 11m |
| 10th Street | 9.8 mi | 16m |
| East Highway 34 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| East Mulberry Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| East Eisenhower Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Sherwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 18th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Collins, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on South Sherwood Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Sherwood Street
2
Continue on West Magnolia Street
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
3
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
499 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Meldrum Street
4
Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
5
Continue on East Mulberry Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mulberry Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 25 South: Denver
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 25
12 mi
·
11 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 257
Toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 34
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Eisenhower Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 34
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight right onto US 34 Business
9.8 mi
·
16 min
·
10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto 18th Avenue
501 ft
·
29 sec
·
18th Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 34 Business
379 ft
·
12 sec
·
9th Street
14
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
19th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Fort Collins, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Meldrum Street
Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Mulberry Street
Turn left onto West Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 25 South: Denver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 25 South: Denver
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 257
Toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 34 / East Eisenhower Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 34 / East Eisenhower Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.73 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Greeley on Saturday
Local time
10:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Rain Showers Likely
NNW 10 to 18 mph
60% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 2:32PM MDT until April 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 2:29PM MDT until April 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
80°F
Windsor, CO
16 mi in
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
18 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
48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a long-distance cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate stretches on this 31.2-mile journey. Navigating through local city streets means your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Magnolia Street, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. The personality of this route is defined by its urban character, lacking the monotony of open highway driving. You will find that the road conditions remain consistent as you transition between the two cities.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Meldrum Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 32.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (South Meldrum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 0.2 miles (South Meldrum Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 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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