Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evans, CO
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Bunyan, CO
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Evans to Bunyan is 18.1 miles and takes about 34 minutes via 37th Street and Highway 257, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Colorado, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that is best suited for a single-day excursion. Given its brevity, you won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain, making it a straightforward journey for local travel or a quick connection between destinations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 37th Street | 9.4 mi | 17m |
| Highway 257 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| County Road 19 | 3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 42 | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| CO 60 | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Evans, CO and Bunyan, CO.
Start on State Street
Turn left onto 37th Street
Enter roundabout onto 37th Street
Continue on 37th Street
Turn left onto CO 257
Turn right onto CO 60
Turn left onto County Road 19
Turn right onto County Road 42
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 37th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto 37th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto CO 257 / Highway 257
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CO 60
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto County Road 19
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.76 one way
$5.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.45 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Evans on Sunday
Local time
2:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny then Patchy Smoke
Destination
Late night in Bunyan on Sunday
Local time
2:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, with just 23% of the journey on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be approximately 9.4 miles along 37th Street. The drive progresses by transitioning between 37th Street, Highway 257, and County Road 19. You'll likely experience frequent turns and changes in road type, characteristic of navigating local and county roads rather than a sustained highway cruise.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 37th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (37th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (37th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (CO 257 / Highway 257): Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
580 ft
Total Descent
315 ft
Highest Point
5,044 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
393 ft
Notable High Points
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Johnstown, CO
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Greeley, CO
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Greeley, CO
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Greeley, CO
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-20:30; Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 05...
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Greeley, CO
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Evans, CO
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Evans, CO
Cuisine: asian
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00; PH off
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Greeley, CO
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Su-Th 10:00-24:00; Sa,Su 10:00-25:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Evans, CO
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Evans, CO
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-We 11:00-00:00; Th-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su...
Visit websitePark
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Early in the drive, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
Artwork
Early in the drive, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1867
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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