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Trip from Greeley, CO to Yuma, CO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

115 mi

185 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 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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city in Yuma County, Colorado, United States

Yuma, CO

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 115-mile drive from Greeley, Colorado, to Yuma, Colorado, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, including 9th Street, 21st Avenue, and 10th Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17, and with just one recommended stop, it's an efficient way to travel within the Mountain West region. This route offers a practical, no-frills transit between two Colorado towns, making it ideal for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated travel experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.5 miles from Greeley, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 1st Street 27.7 mi 34m
US Highway 34 27.7 mi 35m
Highway 34 25.9 mi 41m
I 76 24.8 mi 24m
18th Street 2.7 mi 4m
County Road 49 1.9 mi 2m
10th Street 1.1 mi 1m
East 18th Street 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: West 1st Street — 27.7 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greeley, CO and Yuma, 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

1.9 mi · 2 min · County Road 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto US 34

26 mi · 41 min · Highway 34
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on US 34

6.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
12

Merge onto I 76

25 mi · 24 min · I 76
13

Take the exit onto US 6

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 6
Toward US 34, US 6: Akron, Yuma, Wray
14

Turn right onto I 76 Business; US 34 Spur

0.8 mi · 1 min · US Highway 6
Use the left lane.
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 34

21 mi · 24 min · US Highway 34
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 34

28 mi · 34 min · West 1st Street
17

Turn left onto South Ash Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · South Ash Street
18

Arrive at destination

South Ash Street

Trip Plan

Given this is a short, 115-mile trip that should take just over 2.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Greeley in the morning will get you to Yuma well before midday, allowing for plenty of time at your destination. The $17 fuel cost is minimal, so ensure your tank is full before you depart Greeley to avoid needing a stop. Since there's only one recommended stop and no highway stretches to break up the drive, consider making a brief pause for a stretch or snack midway if needed, perhaps around the 1-hour mark, to stay comfortable during the turn-heavy local roads.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.5 miles from Greeley, CO, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.7 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 25 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.5 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yuma, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greeley, CO

This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Greeley, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West 1st Street for about 27.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wiggins, CO

58 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

Kersey, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Morgan, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.5 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

VICTOR'S SUSHI

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brush, Colorado

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 27m in / 1h 5m to go 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19708427740

Glassi Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brush, Colorado

1.7 mi

Carrillo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brush, Colorado

1.6 mi

VICTOR'S SUSHI

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19708427740

Glassi Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19708427722

Visit website

Carrillo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–1:30 pm

+19708424737

McDonald's

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+19708422717

Visit website

Wendy's

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19708425959

Visit website

Home Plate Fort Morgan

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Morgan, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19708674416

Mariana's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Wiggins, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19704837278

Visit website

Fajitas Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Wiggins, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19704837262

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 65.8 — 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.
6
7.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 34 / Highway 34

Turn left onto US 34 / Highway 34

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
65.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | US 34 / US Highway 34

At end of road, turn left onto US 34 / US Highway 34

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.33 one way

$34.65 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $18.35 $36.69
premium $4.39 $19.89 $39.79
diesel $5.61 $25.39 $50.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.5 0 $12.08 $5.52
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.06 $4.60
EV Truck/SUV 46 0 $16.10 $7.36

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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 20, 2026

Origin

Greeley, CO

Morning in Greeley on Tuesday

Local time

6:20 AM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yuma, CO

Morning in Yuma on Tuesday

Local time

6:20 AM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

30°F

Wiggins, CO

58 mi in

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

2h 31m 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 for this 115-mile journey between Greeley and Yuma. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be on city streets and county roads for the entire duration. The route is characterized by frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the landscape rather than high-speed travel. There isn't a single 'longest stretch' noted, implying a continuous series of local road navigation. This driving profile means you'll be more engaged with the immediate surroundings, making the 2-hour 31-minute trip feel varied as you navigate through different local thoroughfares.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on West 1st Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West 1st Street and US Highway 34. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 34 Business / 10th 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 115 miles you will encounter 13 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 Yuma, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Wray along the way.

Wray

64.8 mi in | ~1h 29m | via US 6

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 2h 31m. Total distance: 115 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on West 1st Street. 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 Yuma, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 Yuma, 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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