How far is Keenesburg, CO from Johnstown, CO?
The driving distance from Keenesburg, CO to Johnstown, CO is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Keenesburg and Johnstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keenesburg and Johnstown.
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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
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road
1146 ft · 30 sec
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Turn sharp right onto County Road 49
14 mi · 16 min · County Road 49
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Turn left onto County Road 44
7.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 44
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 44
57 m · 3 sec · County Road 44
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 44
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 44
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto South Estes Avenue
793 ft · 35 sec · South Estes Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Estes Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keenesburg and Johnstown.
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 sharp right onto County Road 49
14 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.
Light Rain leaving Keenesburg and Rain Showers near Johnstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keenesburg to Johnstown?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 Keenesburg and 22.1 miles from Johnstown.
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 14.8 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 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 $6.23 one way or $12.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Keenesburg and Rain Showers near Johnstown.
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 Keenesburg and Johnstown. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.9 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 Johnstown
Municipality in Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,923 |
| Coordinates | 40.3369300, -104.9122000 |
| Altitude | 1479 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Estes Avenue (-104.912513, 40.336928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.80 | $13.59 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
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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