How far is Lafayette, CO from Firestone, CO?
The driving distance from Lafayette, CO to Firestone, CO is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 25m.
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 Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Firestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Firestone.
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Start on the route
28 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp left
24 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Harrison Avenue
2365 ft · 2 min · South Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Baseline Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Baseline Road
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I 25 North
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.3 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Niwot
1799 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard
1116 ft · 28 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Colorado Boulevard
60 m · 4 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
2647 ft · 51 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colorado Boulevard
34 m · 5 sec · Colorado Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Colorado Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Colorado Boulevard
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Turn right onto McClure Avenue
774 ft · 24 sec · McClure Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
983 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right 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 Lafayette 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.35 mi · 00h 05m
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 Likely leaving Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Firestone?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Lafayette and 8.1 miles from Firestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.47 one way or $4.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lafayette and Rain Showers Likely near Firestone.
Stop Ideas Near Erie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.
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Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Firestone. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).
#1 Lafayette
City in Colorado
| Population | 28,579 |
| Coordinates | 39.9936000, -105.0897100 |
| Altitude | 1588 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 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 | $4.33 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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