Origin
Winter Park, CO
Morning in Winter Park on Saturday
Local time
10:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winter Park, CO to Granby, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winter Park, CO
Barbara Rubele
Granby, CO
Daniel Żabiński
Trip Overview
Winter Park, CO to Granby, CO is 20.2 miles and takes about 36 minutes via North Zerex Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two Colorado destinations. It's a straightforward local drive, perfect for a quick hop between towns. Consider this route if you're looking for minimal travel time with no need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a dynamic local experience rather than a highway cruise. With no highway share, expect to navigate town streets for the entirety of the 20.2-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15 miles on North Zerex Street. The road profile suggests a more engaged driving experience with constant adjustments as you proceed through different local areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Zerex Street is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Winter Park Drive.
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 36m 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 (Winter Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old Town Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (US 40 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Winter Park Drive
Turn left onto Winter Park Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Town Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Old Town Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 40 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 40 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Zerex Street | 15 mi | 26m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Zerex Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Old Town Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Trademark Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Winter Park Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Zerex Street
— 15 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Park, CO and Granby, CO.
1
Start on Trademark Drive
25 ft
·
28 sec
·
Trademark Drive
2
Continue on Trademark Drive
251 ft
·
15 sec
·
Trademark Drive
3
Turn left onto Winter Park Drive
189 ft
·
10 sec
·
Winter Park Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Old Town Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Old Town Drive
5
Turn left onto US 40
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 40
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Zerex Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 40
15 mi
·
26 min
·
North Zerex Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
186 ft
·
13 sec
·
North 2nd Street
9
Turn left
140 ft
·
10 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.09 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Granby, CO
Morning in Granby on Saturday
Local time
10:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 Winter Park, CO to Granby, CO covers 20.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Zerex Street, Main Street, South Zerex Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Winter Park, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.04 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 36m 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 (Winter Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old Town Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (US 40 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Winter Park, CO to Granby, 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.
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