How far is Johnstown, CO from Firestone, CO?
The driving distance from Johnstown, CO to Firestone, CO is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnstown and Firestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnstown and Firestone.
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Start on North Estes Avenue
793 ft · 37 sec · North Estes Avenue
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Turn right onto West South 1st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 13
37 m · 3 sec · County Road 13
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 13
10.3 mi · 15 min · County Road 13
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Continue on Colorado Boulevard
4 mi · 8 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Grant Avenue
777 ft · 23 sec · West Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1675 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Granville Avenue
734 ft · 32 sec · Granville Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Granville Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnstown and Firestone.
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
Exit the roundabout onto County Road 13
10.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Johnstown 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 Johnstown to Firestone?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.7 miles from Johnstown and 8.7 miles from Firestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Johnstown and Rain Showers Likely near Firestone.
Stop Ideas Near Mead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnstown and Firestone. Straight-line distance: 15.56 mi (25.04 km).
#1 Johnstown
Municipality in Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,923 |
| Coordinates | 40.3369300, -104.9122000 |
| Altitude | 1479 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Firestone
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 15,298 |
| Coordinates | 40.1124800, -104.9366400 |
| Altitude | 1515 |
| Country | United States |
End: Firestone (-104.93664, 40.11248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 13m |
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 | $4.33 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
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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