How far is Bunyan, CO from Frederick, CO?

The driving distance from Bunyan, CO to Frederick, CO is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
15.91 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.25 mi
21.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.91 mi
Kilometers
25.6 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM MDT
Return by in Bunyan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 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 Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Mead
CO

Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Bunyan
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To Frederick
8.4 mi
00h 13m

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
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 42

    1.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 42

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 13

    7.8 mi · 11 min · County Road 13

  3. 3

    Continue on Colorado Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Colorado Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 5th Street

    75 m · 11 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto 5th Street

    1310 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    27 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 13
7.79 mi · 49%
Colorado Boulevard
5.29 mi · 33%
County Road 42
1.62 mi · 10%
5th Street
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 13

At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 13

7.79 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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 13m from Bunyan
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Bunyan and Mostly Sunny near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Bunyan and 8.4 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

11 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

31 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

39 mi away
250 North Mason St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bunyan and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.33 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bunyan

Bunyan is a place in Colorado, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2902600, -104.9152500
Altitude1499
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States

Population11,515
Coordinates40.0991500, -104.9372000
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 42 (-104.915233, 40.291334)
End: (-104.937201, 40.099108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.14
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.07 $4.14
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.29 $4.57
Premium $4.39 $2.46 $4.92
Diesel $4.74 $2.65 $5.31

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 Frederick. The current time is 07:18:47.

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.