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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bunyan and Frederick.
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Start on County Road 42
1.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 42
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 13
7.8 mi · 11 min · County Road 13
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Continue on Colorado Boulevard
5.3 mi · 10 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 5th Street
75 m · 11 sec · 5th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 5th Street
1310 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
33 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bunyan and Frederick.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Town Hall
Town of Frederick
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.
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Boulder, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bunyan and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.33 km).
#1 Bunyan
Bunyan is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2902600, -104.9152500 |
| Altitude | 1499 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frederick
Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 11,515 |
| Coordinates | 40.0991500, -104.9372000 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.937201, 40.099108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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