How far is Keenesburg, CO from Evans, CO?

The driving distance from Keenesburg, CO to Evans, CO is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
28.8 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.63 mi
33.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.63 mi
Kilometers
33.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.8 mi
Kilometers
46.35 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 PM MDT
Return by in Keenesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keenesburg
2026-04-19T12:29
Arrive Evans
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keenesburg
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
La Salle
CO

Town in Colorado, USA

From Keenesburg
15.4 mi
00h 22m
To Evans
13.4 mi
00h 22m

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
9 mph SSW
Destination
28°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keenesburg and Evans.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    112 m · 16 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Woodward Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    2040 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

    1146 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 49

    20 mi · 23 min · County Road 49

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 34

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 85

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 85

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 37th Street

    138 m · 16 sec · 37th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Street

    104 m · 15 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 49
20 mi · 69%
Highway 34
4.67 mi · 16%
North Market Street
4.65 mi · 16%
Highway 85
1.06 mi · 4%
Kersey Road
0.22 mi · 1%
37th Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 49

Turn sharp right onto County Road 49

20 mi · 00h 23m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Salle
00h 22m from Keenesburg
Leave By
7:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Keenesburg and Mostly Clear near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keenesburg to Evans?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Keenesburg and 13.4 miles from Evans.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keenesburg and Mostly Clear near Evans.

Stop Ideas Near La Salle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Salle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Salle.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

39 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Fort Collins, Colorado

40 mi away
250 North Mason St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

59 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

71 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keenesburg and Evans. Straight-line distance: 20.63 mi (33.2 km).

Keenesburg

#1 Keenesburg

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates40.1083200, -104.5199600
Altitude1510
CountryUnited States
Evans

#2 Evans

Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado

Population23,183
Coordinates40.3763700, -104.6921900
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-104.519871, 40.10832)
End: State Street (-104.692611, 40.376519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.08 $4.17 $8.33
Premium $4.39 $4.48 $8.96
Diesel $4.74 $4.83 $9.66

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 Keenesburg and Evans. The current time is 12:29:31.

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.