How far is Evans, CO from Firestone, CO?

The driving distance from Evans, CO to Firestone, CO is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.41 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.33 mi
35.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.33 mi
Kilometers
35.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.41 mi
Kilometers
44.12 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Firestone
Thu, Oct 15, 11:35 AM MDT
Return by in Evans
Thu, Oct 15, 12:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive Firestone
Thu, Oct 15, 11:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Platteville
CO

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Evans
13.7 mi
00h 22m
To Firestone
13.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph NNW
Destination
55°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    104 m · 24 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 37th Street

    120 m · 12 sec · 37th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 85

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 85

  4. 4

    Continue on CanAm Highway

    2928 ft · 53 sec · CanAm Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on CanAm Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · CanAm Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    78 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1203 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway

    8.1 mi · 13 min · CanAm Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Justin Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Justin Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 19

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 19

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 24

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road 24

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 15

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Cone Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Cone Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Colorado Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Grant Avenue

    777 ft · 23 sec · West Grant Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1675 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Granville Avenue

    734 ft · 32 sec · Granville Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Granville Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CanAm Highway
12.4 mi · 45%
Justin Avenue
3.47 mi · 13%
County Road 19
3.04 mi · 11%
County Road 15
2.02 mi · 7%
County Road 24
2 mi · 7%
Colorado Boulevard
1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CanAm Highway

Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway

8.12 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Platteville
00h 22m from Evans
Leave By
4:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Evans and Rain Showers Likely near Firestone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Platteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Evans and 13.7 miles from Firestone.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Evans and Rain Showers Likely near Firestone.

Stop Ideas Near Platteville

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 Platteville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 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 10.1 mi away

Town of Frederick

Frederick , CO
401 Locust St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

24 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

43 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

46 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

54 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Firestone. Straight-line distance: 22.33 mi (35.94 km).

Evans

#1 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Firestone

#2 Firestone

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population15,298
Coordinates40.1124800, -104.9366400
Altitude1515
CountryUnited States
Start: Evans (-104.69219, 40.37637)
End: Firestone (-104.93664, 40.11248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.39
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $4.20 $8.39
Mid-grade $4.72 $4.58 $9.15
Premium $5.06 $4.91 $9.82
Diesel $6.52 $6.32 $12.64

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans and Firestone. The current time is 10:49:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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