How far is Fort Lupton, CO from Bunyan, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Lupton, CO to Bunyan, CO is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lupton and Bunyan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lupton and Bunyan.
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Start on Mc Kinley Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · Mc Kinley Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
677 ft · 35 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Denver Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Denver Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
88 m · 6 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto CanAm Highway
7.8 mi · 13 min · CanAm Highway
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Turn left onto Justin Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Justin Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road 21
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 21
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Continue on County Road 34
2666 ft · 1 min · County Road 34
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Turn right onto County Road 19 1/2
2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 19 1/2
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Continue on County Road 38
1265 ft · 37 sec · County Road 38
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Turn right onto County Road 19
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 19
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Turn left onto County Road 42
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 42
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lupton and Bunyan.
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.
CanAm Highway
Turn right onto CanAm Highway
7.8 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Lupton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bunyan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lupton to Bunyan?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Platteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Fort Lupton and 9.8 miles from Bunyan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.55 one way or $5.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Lupton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bunyan.
Stop Ideas Near Platteville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
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Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Platteville.
Longmont, Colorado
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Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lupton and Bunyan. Straight-line distance: 15.19 mi (24.45 km).
#1 Fort Lupton
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 8,666 |
| Coordinates | 40.0847100, -104.8130300 |
| Altitude | 1496 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bunyan
Bunyan is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2902600, -104.9152500 |
| Altitude | 1499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bunyan (-104.91525, 40.29026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
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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