How far is Fort Lupton, CO from Keenesburg, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Lupton, CO to Keenesburg, CO is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 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
17.31 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.58 mi
25.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.58 mi
Kilometers
25.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.31 mi
Kilometers
27.85 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 Keenesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Lupton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lupton
2026-04-19T13:58
Arrive Keenesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 PM 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 Fort Lupton
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
Hudson
CO

Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States

From Fort Lupton
8.6 mi
00h 12m
To Keenesburg
8.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lupton and Keenesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lupton and Keenesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Mc Kinley Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Mc Kinley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    677 ft · 32 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Denver Avenue

    1739 ft · 42 sec · Denver Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    8.5 mi · 14 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bison Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway

    1456 ft · 25 sec · East Bison Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bison Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway

    158 m · 17 sec · East Bison Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 East

    942 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    7 mi · 7 min · Heartland Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Keenesburg

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto North Market Street

    1594 ft · 50 sec · North Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · East Woodward Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    112 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lupton and Keenesburg.

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
8.47 mi · 49%
Heartland Expressway
7.31 mi · 42%
East Bison Highway
0.42 mi · 2%
Denver Avenue
0.33 mi · 2%
North Market Street
0.3 mi · 2%
I 76 East
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

1st Street

Turn left onto 1st Street

8.47 mi · 00h 14m

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
+1.7 mi
15.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 12m from Fort Lupton
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lupton and Sunny near Keenesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lupton to Keenesburg?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Fort Lupton and 8.7 miles from Keenesburg.

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

The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lupton and Sunny near Keenesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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 Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Town of Frederick
Meeting point 14.9 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 1.4 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 Hudson.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

40 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

47 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

54 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lupton and Keenesburg. Straight-line distance: 15.58 mi (25.07 km).

Fort Lupton

#1 Fort Lupton

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population8,666
Coordinates40.0847100, -104.8130300
Altitude1496
CountryUnited States
Keenesburg

#2 Keenesburg

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates40.1083200, -104.5199600
Altitude1510
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lupton (-104.81303, 40.08471)
End: Keenesburg (-104.51996, 40.10832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.51
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.26 $4.51
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.49 $4.98
Premium $4.39 $2.68 $5.36
Diesel $4.74 $2.89 $5.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lupton and Keenesburg. The current time is 13:58:42.

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.