Origin
Greeley, CO
Late night in Greeley on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greeley, CO to Longmont, 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
54m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Longmont, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Greeley and Longmont, this 39.5-mile journey is a straightforward option that typically takes about 54 minutes to complete. Because the trip is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel for the entire distance, making it a budget-friendly commute within the Mountain West region. Navigating this route involves a combination of 10th Street, Highway 34, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this path provides a direct connection between these two Colorado communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 16.7 mi | 16m |
| 10th Street | 9 mi | 15m |
| Highway 34 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Highway 119 | 3 mi | 3m |
| East 3rd Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Ken Pratt Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| East Eisenhower Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
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 Longmont, 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
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
11
Take the exit
226 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Kimbark Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kimbark Street
14
Turn left
186 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn right
109 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
East 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
39.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.90 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Longmont, CO
Late night in Longmont on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°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
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
54m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend about 20% of your time on highways, the remainder of the route requires more active attention to local road navigation. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.7 miles while traveling along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The personality of this drive shifts as you transition from city streets onto more open highway segments, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns. It is a functional, practical drive that demands focus rather than offering a long, mindless stretch of road.
Only 20% 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?
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 9.4 miles in near US 34 / Highway 34.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,108 ft
4,674 ft
Total Climb
827 ft
Total Descent
521 ft
Highest Point
5,108 ft
~25.4 mi in
Elevation Range
434 ft
Notable High Points
4,984 ft at ~8.5 miles
+13 ft prominence
5,048 ft at ~19.7 miles
+164 ft prominence
5,108 ft at ~25.4 miles
+135 ft prominence
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.
Arriving in Longmont, CO
Full guide →Longmont is a city of about 100,000 in North Central Colorado. The city lies in Boulder and Weld counties 30 miles (48 km) north-northwest of the Denver.
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 54m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 Longmont, 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 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; at 32.4 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 Longmont, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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