Origin
Todd Creek, CO
Morning in Todd Creek on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Todd Creek, 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 2m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Todd Creek, CO
Keith Cassill
Greeley, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 37.4-mile drive from Todd Creek to Greeley, Colorado, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just over an hour to complete. You'll primarily navigate the CanAm Highway and Highway 85 Business, with a short section on East 160th Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The route offers a practical, local feel, making it a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Colorado communities without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CanAm Highway | 27.5 mi | 43m |
| Highway 85 Business | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East 160th Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Highway 85 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Havana Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CanAm Highway
— 27.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Todd Creek, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East 155th Place
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 155th Place
3
Continue on Galena Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Galena Street
4
Turn left onto East 154th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
East 154th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Havana Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Havana Street
6
Turn right onto CO 7
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 160th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CO 7
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Bridge Street
8
Enter roundabout onto CO 7
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bridge Street
9
Continue on CO 7
251 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Bridge Street
10
Enter roundabout
261 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 85 north
11
Continue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 85 north
12
Merge onto US 85
27 mi
·
42 min
·
CanAm Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 85
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 85
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CanAm Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 85
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 85
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 85 Business
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Highway 85 Business
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 85 Business
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 85 Business
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
10th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto US 34 Business
503 ft
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto US 34 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
19th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Todd Creek, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CO 7 / East 160th Avenue
Turn right onto CO 7 / East 160th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Enter roundabout toward US 85 north
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 85 north
6
33.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 85 Business / Highway 85 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto US 85 Business / Highway 85 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 34 Business / 10th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
36.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 34 Business / 10th Avenue
Turn right onto US 34 Business / 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.27 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Greeley on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Johnstown, CO
19 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
5 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 2m 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' on this route, with only about 11% of the journey on high-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.5 miles along the CanAm Highway, so be prepared for more frequent turns and changes in speed. This isn't a scenic byway, but rather a functional connection that prioritizes efficiency over expansive views. The road's personality is defined by its local character, offering a more grounded driving experience as you move from one community to the next.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on CanAm Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 1.3 miles in near CO 7 / East 160th Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.4 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 1.3 miles (CO 7 / East 160th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.8 miles (US 85 Business / Highway 85 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 2m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 27.5 miles on CanAm 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 1.3 miles (CO 7 / East 160th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.8 miles (US 85 Business / Highway 85 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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