How far is Johnstown, CO from Bunyan, CO?
The driving distance from Johnstown, CO to Bunyan, CO is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnstown and Bunyan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnstown and Bunyan.
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Start on North Estes Avenue
793 ft · 40 sec · North Estes Avenue
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Turn left onto West South 1st Street
1768 ft · 54 sec · West South 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Parish Avenue
2624 ft · 1 min · South Parish Avenue
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Continue on County Road 17
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 17
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Turn right onto County Road 42
2748 ft · 2 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 Johnstown 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.
County Road 17
Continue on County Road 17
2.49 mi · 00h 06m
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 Johnstown and Mostly Clear near Bunyan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnstown to Bunyan?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Milliken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Johnstown and 2 miles from Bunyan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.52 one way or $1.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Johnstown and Mostly Clear near Bunyan.
Stop Ideas Near Milliken
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 Milliken.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnstown and Bunyan. Straight-line distance: 3.23 mi (5.2 km).
#1 Johnstown
Municipality in Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,923 |
| Coordinates | 40.3369300, -104.9122000 |
| Altitude | 1479 |
| 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: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $0.52 | $1.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.61 | $1.23 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $0.66 | $1.33 |
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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