Origin
Firestone, CO
Late night in Firestone on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Firestone, CO to Evans, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Firestone, CO
Ofspace LLC, Culture
Evans, CO
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Firestone, CO to Evans, CO is 27.2 miles and takes about 45m via CanAm Highway and CO 66, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically Colorado. You'll be traveling mostly on surface roads, making it a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning. It's ideal for a quick errand or a connecting leg between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CanAm Highway | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| CO 66 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| County Road 19 | 3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 15 | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road 24 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Colorado Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pine Cone Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CanAm Highway
— 12.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Firestone, CO and Evans, CO.
1
Start on Granville Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Granville Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn left onto West Grant Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Grant Avenue
4
Turn right onto Colorado Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Colorado Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Pine Cone Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Cone Avenue
6
Turn left onto County Road 15
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 15
7
Turn right onto County Road 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto County Road 19
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 19
9
Turn right onto CO 66
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
CO 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 85
12 mi
·
19 min
·
CanAm Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on US 85
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 85
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CanAm Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 85
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 85
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto 39th Street
232 ft
·
11 sec
·
39th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Street
16
Arrive at destination
State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Colorado Boulevard
Turn right onto Colorado Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
County Road 24
Turn right onto County Road 24
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CO 66
Turn right onto CO 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
39th Street
Turn right onto 39th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.20 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Evans, CO
Late night in Evans on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 15% highway, meaning most of your driving will be on surface roads. The longest stretch on a highway is 12.4 miles on the CanAm Highway. Expect to transition from highway cruising to navigating local roads relatively quickly. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for typical town traffic and intersections.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on CanAm Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Colorado Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (County Road 24): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on CanAm Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Evans, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Colorado Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (County Road 24): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Evans, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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