How far is Keenesburg, CO from Fort Lupton, CO?
The driving distance from Keenesburg, CO to Fort Lupton, CO is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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.
Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keenesburg and Fort Lupton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keenesburg and Fort Lupton.
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Start on South Main Street
112 m · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Woodward Avenue
122 m · 14 sec · East Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto North Market Street
2040 ft · 1 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp left
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Hudson
1129 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bison Highway
7 m · 1 sec · East Bison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway
1468 ft · 25 sec · East Bison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bison Highway
41 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway
8 mi · 13 min · East Bison Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
2676 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Denver Avenue
1412 ft · 34 sec · Denver Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
676 ft · 32 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mc Kinley Avenue
65 m · 9 sec · Mc Kinley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mc Kinley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keenesburg and Fort Lupton.
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.
East Bison Highway
Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway
7.97 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Keenesburg and Sunny near Fort Lupton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keenesburg to Fort Lupton?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 Keenesburg and 8.6 miles from Fort Lupton.
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 7:48 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 Keenesburg and Sunny near Fort Lupton.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Dacono City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
Longmont, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keenesburg and Fort Lupton. Straight-line distance: 15.58 mi (25.07 km).
#1 Keenesburg
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 40.1083200, -104.5199600 |
| Altitude | 1510 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lupton
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 8,666 |
| Coordinates | 40.0847100, -104.8130300 |
| Altitude | 1496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mc Kinley Avenue (-104.81293, 40.08471)
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 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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