Origin
Niwot, CO
Late night in Niwot on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Niwot, CO to Greeley, 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 1m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Niwot, CO
Mikhail Nilov
Greeley, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Niwot to Greeley is 44.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, moving from the foothills toward the plains. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. With only 1 hour of driving, this is a straightforward, same-day trip perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 16.5 mi | 16m |
| 10th Street | 9.8 mi | 16m |
| Ken Pratt Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| East Highway 34 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Diagonal Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Highway 119 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East Eisenhower Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 16.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niwot, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on Franklin Street
453 ft
·
22 sec
·
Franklin Street
2
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
2nd Avenue
3
Take the ramp
143 ft
·
3 sec
4
Merge onto CO 119
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Diagonal Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CO 119
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Ken Pratt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CO 119
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 119
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 25 North
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 25
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 257
Toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
10
Keep slight right at fork
487 ft
·
11 sec
Toward US 34 East: Greeley
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Eisenhower Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 34
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East Highway 34
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight right onto US 34 Business
9.8 mi
·
16 min
·
10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto 18th Avenue
501 ft
·
29 sec
·
18th Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 34 Business
379 ft
·
12 sec
·
9th Street
16
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
19th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Niwot, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Avenue
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CO 119 / Diagonal Highway
Merge onto CO 119 / Diagonal Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left toward I 25 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 25 North
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 257
Toward US 34: Loveland, Greeley
7
29.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 34 East: Greeley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 34 East: Greeley
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.77 one way
$13.53 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| premium | $4.39 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Greeley, CO
Late night in Greeley on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Johnstown, CO
22 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 17% of it on highways. You'll navigate through a mix of local roads, including 10th Street and Ken Pratt Boulevard, before joining the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.5 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between different types of roads.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 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 0.1 miles in near 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CO 119 / Diagonal Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 16.5 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 Greeley, 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 0.1 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CO 119 / Diagonal Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greeley, 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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