Origin
Windsor, CO
Morning in Windsor on Friday
Local time
9:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, CO to Bunyan, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Bunyan, CO
Đan Thy Nguyễn Mai
Trip Overview
The drive from Windsor, CO to Bunyan, CO covers 16.8 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 257, County Road 19, County Road 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Highway 257. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 16.8 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 257 and County Road 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 miles on Highway 257.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 257 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 257 and County Road 19. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 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 (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CO 257 / Highway 257): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CO 257 / Highway 257
At end of road, turn right onto CO 257 / Highway 257
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CO 60
Turn right onto CO 60
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
County Road 19
Turn left onto County Road 19
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 257 | 10.4 mi | 17m |
| County Road 19 | 3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 42 | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| CO 60 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 257
— 10.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, CO and Bunyan, CO.
1
Start on Elm Street
317 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto 4th Street
484 ft
·
23 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto CO 257
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 257
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto CO 60
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CO 60
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto County Road 19
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 19
7
Turn right onto County Road 42
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 42
8
Arrive at destination
County Road 42
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bunyan, CO
Morning in Bunyan on Friday
Local time
9:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Windsor, CO to Bunyan, CO covers 16.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 257, County Road 19, County Road 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Windsor, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CO 257 / Highway 257): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Windsor, CO to Bunyan, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Bunyan, CO
More trips to Bunyan, CO
Explore more options from Windsor, CO or browse trips ending in Bunyan, CO.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CO road trips.