Origin
Windsor, CO
Late night in Windsor on Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, CO to Greeley, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, CO
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Greeley, CO
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Trip Overview
This short 14.9-mile drive from Windsor, CO to Greeley, CO takes about 27 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll primarily travel on 10th Street, Highway 257, and Walnut Street, with about 34% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $2, making it very budget-friendly. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick relocation or a short excursion within the Mountain West region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays; just hop in and go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| Highway 257 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 18th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 19th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
10th Street
— 8.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, CO and Greeley, CO.
1
Start on Elm Street
317 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto 4th Street
484 ft
·
23 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto CO 257
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 257
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 34 Business
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
10th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 18th Avenue
501 ft
·
29 sec
·
18th Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 34 Business
379 ft
·
12 sec
·
9th Street
9
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
19th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.9 — 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
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CO 257 / Highway 257
At end of road, turn right onto CO 257 / Highway 257
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 34 Business / 9th Street
Turn left onto US 34 Business / 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
19th Avenue
Turn left onto 19th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.49 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 mixed drive on this route, incorporating both highway speeds and local road navigation. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles along 10th Street, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your journey. With 34% of the drive on highways, you'll experience some faster travel, while the remaining sections will likely involve more varied traffic patterns and lower speeds as you navigate through towns. This blend means you'll get a taste of different driving experiences without any single section becoming monotonous.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on 10th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 14.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CO 257 / Highway 257): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on 10th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CO 257 / Highway 257): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 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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