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Trip from Greeley, CO to Dove Valley, 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 30m

Distance

79 mi

127 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Wetd County, Colorado, United States

Greeley, CO

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Downtown Dove Valley, CO, CO

Dove Valley, CO

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Trip Overview

This 79-mile drive from Greeley, CO to Dove Valley, CO takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate E-470 and I-76, with a portion on County Road 49, making it a fairly direct journey within the Mountain West region. Expect a fuel cost of around $12 for this route. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than long, straight stretches. This route is ideal for a quick transit, offering a straightforward path between these two Colorado locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.5 miles from Greeley, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
E-470 31.7 mi 31m
County Road 49 21.9 mi 25m
I 76 15.8 mi 15m
18th Street 2.7 mi 4m
South Chambers Road 1.8 mi 3m
10th Street 1.1 mi 1m
East 18th Street 1 mi 1m
8th Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: E-470 — 31.7 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greeley, CO and Dove Valley, 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 18 Toward E470 Toll South: Limon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto E470

32 mi · 31 min · E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Exit 3 Toward Chambers Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Dove Valley Regional Park
17

Turn straight onto South Chambers Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Chambers Road
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on South Potomac Street

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Potomac Street
Use the left lane.
19

Arrive at destination

South Potomac Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 30-minute duration, this is a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stop. You have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, but consider leaving earlier in the day to avoid potential traffic as you approach Dove Valley. The longest stretch without significant turns is 31.7 miles on E-470, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, though with only 79 miles total, this is less critical. A key tip for this route is to stay alert for the frequent turns, especially as you transition between E-470, County Road 49, and I-76 to ensure a smooth journey.

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 39.5 miles from Greeley, CO, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.7 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 17 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.5 miles or 47m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dove Valley, 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 79 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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 31.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Aurora, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aurora, CO

40 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.

Popular next leg

Aurora, CO to Dove Valley, CO

14 mi · 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Kersey, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lochbuie, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.5 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

7Charge Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 45.1

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 50.8

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 45.1

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 56.4

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13033403463

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 56.4

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 50.8

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 56.4

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 50.8

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Island Grove Regional Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Greeley, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+19703509392

Visit website

Green Valley Ranch East Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 56.4

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17209131311

Visit website

Railbender Skate & Tennis Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 73.3

Parker, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13038414500

Visit website

Museum of Outdoor Arts

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 79

Greenwood Village, Colorado

+13038060444

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 76.4 — 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.
6
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 34 Business / 18th Street

Turn left onto US 34 Business / 18th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left 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
76.4 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward Chambers Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3 Toward Chambers Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.90 one way

$23.81 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $12.60 $25.21
premium $4.39 $13.67 $27.33
diesel $5.61 $17.44 $34.88

Estimated Tolls: $3.81

E-470 (31.7 mi) $3.81

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

$12

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.7 0 $8.30 $3.79
Efficient EV 19.8 0 $6.91 $3.16
EV Truck/SUV 31.6 0 $11.06 $5.06

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greeley, CO

Night in Greeley on Saturday

Local time

10:39 PM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Rain Showers Likely

NNW 10 to 18 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Destination

Dove Valley, CO

Night in Dove Valley on Saturday

Local time

10:39 PM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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 30m 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?

The personality of this drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, with only about 20% of the journey on highways like I-76 and E-470. You'll encounter County Road 49, which contributes to the more localized feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll experience is 31.7 miles on E-470, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the local roads and turns become more frequent again. This means you should anticipate a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation and changing road conditions.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.7 mi on E-470.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.2 miles (US 34 Business / 18th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Dove Valley, 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 30m. Total distance: 79 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.7 miles on E-470. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.81 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 Dove Valley, 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 2.2 miles (US 34 Business / 18th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dove Valley, 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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