Origin
Fort Morgan, CO
Night in Fort Morgan on Saturday
Local time
10:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Morgan, 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 20m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Morgan, CO
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Greeley, CO
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Trip Overview
Fort Morgan to Greeley is 54.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via US 34 and I-76, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within Colorado, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a quick and efficient journey. Consider this route if you need to travel between these two cities without much fuss. It’s a practical drive, well within the capabilities of a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 34 | 32.2 mi | 52m |
| I 76 | 13.2 mi | 13m |
| East 18th Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| County Road 49 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 32.2 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on State Street
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue
359 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Kiowa Avenue
3
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 76 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 76
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 76
6
Take the exit onto US 34
32 mi
·
52 min
·
US 34
Toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 49
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East 18th Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East 18th Street
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
10th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 34 Business
503 ft
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
Use the left lane.
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
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Fort Morgan, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 53.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 76 West
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 34
Take the exit onto US 34 toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 34 West: Greeley Estates Park
7
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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.
6
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 34 Business / 10th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| premium | $4.39 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Greeley on Saturday
Local time
10:39 PM
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
38 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 20m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the route utilizing major roads. Expect a consistent experience for the longest stretch of 32.2 miles on US 34. The character leans towards a more direct, high-speed journey rather than winding scenic byways. You'll spend most of your time on interstates and well-maintained highways, offering a smooth and predictable ride. It's the kind of drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on US 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and I 76. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
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 54.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (US 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles (US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Morgan, CO
Full guide →Fort Morgan is a city in Morgan County, Colorado.
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 20m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.2 miles on US 34. 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (US 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles (US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue): 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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