Origin
Greeley, CO
Morning in Greeley on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greeley, CO to Boulder, 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 14m
Distance
53.9 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 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greeley, CO
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Boulder, CO
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Trip Overview
This 53.9-mile drive from Greeley to Boulder, Colorado, is a straightforward 1 hour and 14-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and the Diagonal Highway, with a brief stint on 10th Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion within the Mountain West region. Its turn-heavy local drive profile means you'll be engaging with the road more than on a pure interstate haul. Given its short duration and manageable mileage, planning an overnight stay isn't necessary; you can easily complete it in a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 16.7 mi | 16m |
| Diagonal Highway | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| 10th Street | 9 mi | 15m |
| East Ken Pratt Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Highway 34 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Highway 119 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Foothills Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Arapahoe Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeley, CO and Boulder, CO.
1
Start on 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
18 sec
·
19th Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
9th Street
3
Continue on US 34 Business
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
10th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Merge onto US 34
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Eisenhower Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 25 South: Denver
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 25
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 240
Toward CO 119 West
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CO 119
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 119
10
Continue on CO 119
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CO 119
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Diagonal Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CO 157
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothills Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto CO 7
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Arapahoe Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto 19th Street
143 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left
87 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
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 26.9 miles from Greeley, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 34 Business / 9th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 34 / Highway 34
Merge onto US 34 / Highway 34
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward CO 119 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 240
Toward CO 119 West
6
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
19th Street
Turn right onto 19th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.24 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| premium | $4.39 | $9.32 | $18.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 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 | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
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
Boulder, CO
Morning in Boulder on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°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
5 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 14m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' experience on this 53.9-mile route. While 18% of the journey utilizes highway speeds, the majority involves navigating local roads and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.7 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel. As you approach Boulder, the character of the drive will shift, becoming more integrated with urban and suburban environments. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it requires more active steering and attention to traffic signals and local road conditions.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 34 Business / 9th 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 53.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 34 Business / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 34 / Highway 34): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 14m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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 16.7 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 Boulder, 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: near the start (US 34 Business / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 34 / Highway 34): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 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 Boulder, 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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