How far is Bunyan, CO from Evans, CO?

The driving distance from Bunyan, CO to Evans, CO is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.47 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.17 mi
21.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.17 mi
Kilometers
21.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.47 mi
Kilometers
29.73 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM MDT
Return by in Bunyan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bunyan
2026-04-23T07:18
Arrive Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bunyan
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milliken
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Bunyan
9.1 mi
00h 12m
To Evans
9.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 25 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bunyan and Evans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bunyan and Evans.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 42

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 42

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 19

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 19

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East South 1st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 257

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 257

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 37th Street

    6 mi · 11 min · 37th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 37th Street

    38 m · 3 sec · 37th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto 37th Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · 37th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Street

    104 m · 15 sec · State Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bunyan and Evans.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
37th Street
9.39 mi · 51%
Highway 257
3.15 mi · 17%
County Road 19
2.98 mi · 16%
County Road 42
1.53 mi · 8%
East South 1st Street
1.02 mi · 6%
State Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

37th Street

Turn right onto 37th Street

5.99 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milliken
00h 12m from Bunyan
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Bunyan and Mostly Sunny near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bunyan to Evans?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milliken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Bunyan and 9.4 miles from Evans.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.40 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bunyan and Mostly Sunny near Evans.

Stop Ideas Near Milliken

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milliken, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milliken.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

27 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

33 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

47 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

65 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bunyan and Evans. Straight-line distance: 13.17 mi (21.19 km).

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#1 Bunyan

Bunyan is a place in Colorado, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2902600, -104.9152500
Altitude1499
CountryUnited States
Evans

#2 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 42 (-104.915233, 40.291334)
End: State Street (-104.692611, 40.376519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.40
Round trip
$4.81
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.40 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.65 $5.31
Premium $4.39 $2.85 $5.71
Diesel $4.74 $3.08 $6.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bunyan and Evans. The current time is 07:18:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.