Traveling from Greeley to Acres Green covers 83.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a straightforward one-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the journey. Both locations are situated within the Mountain West region of Colorado, keeping the trip within familiar territory. This route is a practical choice if you prefer local roads over highway travel, though the constant maneuvering requires more attention than a standard interstate commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Greeley, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
E-470
35.6 mi
35m
County Road 49
21.9 mi
25m
I 76
15.8 mi
15m
18th Street
2.7 mi
4m
CO 470
1.7 mi
1m
10th Street
1.1 mi
1m
East 18th Street
1 mi
1m
8th Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
E-470
— 35.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley, CO and Acres Green, CO.
1
Start on 19th Avenue
262 ft·18 sec·19th Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.1 mi·16 sec·9th Street
3
Turn left onto 21st Avenue
495 ft·29 sec·21st Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 34 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·10th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 34 Business
2.7 mi·4 min·18th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto East 18th Street
0.2 mi·12 sec·East 18th Street
8
Continue on East 18th Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East 18th Street
9
Turn right onto CR 49
22 mi·25 min·County Road 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 76 West
11
Merge onto I 76
16 mi·15 min·I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 18Toward E470 Toll South: LimonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto E470
36 mi·35 min·E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CO 470
1.7 mi·1 min·CO 470
Toward CO 470 West: Grand JunctionUse the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 24Toward Quebec StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto South Quebec Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·South Quebec Street
17
Turn right onto CR 50
0.4 mi·44 sec·East County Line Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Acres Green Drive
0.7 mi·2 min·Acres Green Drive
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Acres Green Drive
451 ft·19 sec·Acres Green Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Acres Green Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because there are no designated stops on this 83.5-mile route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave; the $13 estimated fuel cost is a good baseline to keep in mind. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, ensure your GPS is mounted and ready for frequent navigation prompts before you head out. Taking this drive in a single day is easy, so use your extra time to avoid peak traffic hours on local city streets. Staying alert is key, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be managing consistent speed changes for the duration of the trip.
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 41.8 miles from Greeley, CO, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.6 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 50m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Acres Green, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greeley, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greeley, CO
This is one driving day of about 83.5 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Greeley, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on E-470 for about 35.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 82 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|US 34 Business / 10th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue
Turn right onto US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
43.7 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward E470 Toll South: Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward E470 Toll South: Limon
7
80.3 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|CO 470
Keep slight right at fork onto CO 470 toward CO 470 West: Grand Junction
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CO 470 West: Grand Junction
7
82 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward Quebec Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24
Toward Quebec Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.58 one way
$25.16 round trip
$3.83/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.05
$13.32
$26.64
premium
$4.39
$14.44
$28.89
diesel
$5.61
$18.44
$36.87
Estimated Tolls: $4.27
E-470
(35.6 mi)$4.27
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: 29.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.77
$4.01
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.69
$5.34
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Greeley, CO
Night
in Greeley on Saturday
Local time
10:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Rain Showers Likely
NNW 10 to 18 mph60% chanceLive 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
Destination
Acres Green, CO
Night
in Acres Green on Saturday
Local time
10:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NNW 10 to 16 mph59% chanceLive 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
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy experience on this 83.5-mile journey that relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating through various intersections and town passages along 9th Street, 21st Avenue, and 10th Street. The drive lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you will stay engaged with the road's changing character throughout the 1 hour and 36 minutes of travel time. This is not a route for cruising on autopilot, as the local road profile demands consistent focus on turns and navigation.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.6 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 0.3 miles in near US 34 Business / 10th Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.3 miles (US 34 Business / 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,004 ft4,615 ft
Total Climb
1,401 ft
Total Descent
257 ft
Highest Point
6,004 ft
~71.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,389 ft
Notable High Points
6,004 ft at ~71.6 miles+199 ft prominence
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 Greeley, CO to Acres Green, CO, road signs begin pointing toward E470 Toll South: Limon along the way.
E470 Toll South: Limon
43.7 mi in|~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 83.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.6 miles on E-470. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.27 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 Acres Green, 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 0.3 miles (US 34 Business / 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 34 Business; US 85 Business / 8th Avenue): 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 Acres Green, CO before heading back.
