How far is Johnstown, CO from Keenesburg, CO?
The driving distance from Johnstown, CO to Keenesburg, CO is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnstown and Keenesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnstown and Keenesburg.
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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
5.4 mi · 10 min · West South 1st Street
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto County Road 44
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 44
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 44
36 m · 3 sec · County Road 44
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 44
7.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto County Road 49
14.1 mi · 16 min · County Road 49
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 76 East
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keenesburg
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp right onto North Market Street
1594 ft · 50 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · East Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
112 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnstown and Keenesburg.
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 49
Turn right onto County Road 49
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Johnstown and Light Rain near Keenesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnstown to Keenesburg?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Johnstown and 18.8 miles from Keenesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.75 one way or $11.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Johnstown and Light Rain near Keenesburg.
Stop Ideas Near La Salle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Salle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnstown and Keenesburg. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.9 km).
#1 Johnstown
Municipality in Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,923 |
| Coordinates | 40.3369300, -104.9122000 |
| Altitude | 1479 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keenesburg
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 40.1083200, -104.5199600 |
| Altitude | 1510 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keenesburg (-104.51996, 40.10832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.28 | $12.55 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
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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