Boulder, CO Road Trips

Drivers starting from Boulder, CO have 22 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 86 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Boulder, CO spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in and county seat of Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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Trip Routes

47

Longest Drive

347.7 mi

Durango, CO

Quickest Drive

15m

Niwot, CO

Plan Around Boulder, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Boulder, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trinidad, CO to Boulder, CO 225 mi · 4h 4m Yuma, CO to Boulder, CO 156.5 mi · 2h 56m Eagle, CO to Boulder, CO 137.4 mi · 2h 53m Florence, CO to Boulder, CO 137 mi · 2h 48m

Continue From Boulder, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Boulder, CO to Durango, CO 347.7 mi · 8h 1m Boulder, CO to Delta, CO 287.6 mi · 5h 40m Boulder, CO to Aspen, CO 170.3 mi · 4h 27m Boulder, CO to Salida, CO 153.1 mi · 3h 34m

Trips from Boulder, CO

Boulder, CO to Durango, CO

347.7 mi 8h 1m

Boulder, CO to Delta, CO

287.6 mi 5h 40m

Boulder, CO to Aspen, CO

170.3 mi 4h 27m

Boulder, CO to Salida, CO

153.1 mi 3h 34m

Boulder, CO to Gypsum, CO

144.7 mi 2h 57m

Boulder, CO to Buena Vista, CO

133.6 mi 3h 2m

Boulder, CO to Brush, CO

104.9 mi 1h 53m

Boulder, CO to Black Forest, CO

92.7 mi 1h 51m

Boulder, CO to Breckenridge, CO

91.8 mi 2h 10m

Boulder, CO to Dove Valley, CO

45 mi 59m

Boulder, CO to Castlewood, CO

42.4 mi 56m

Boulder, CO to Englewood, CO

35 mi 47m

Boulder, CO to Lakewood, CO

28.6 mi 43m

Boulder, CO to Fort Lupton, CO

28.5 mi 48m

Boulder, CO to Commerce City, CO

25.7 mi 33m

Boulder, CO to Derby, CO

25.4 mi 34m

Boulder, CO to Wheat Ridge, CO

24.4 mi 35m

Boulder, CO to Welby, CO

23.7 mi 32m

Driving from Boulder, CO

Expect an average of 86 miles and about 1h 55m behind the wheel when leaving Boulder, CO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 348 miles (8h 1m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Boulder, CO most often head toward Durango, CO (347.7 mi, 8h 1m), Delta, CO (287.6 mi, 5h 40m), Aspen, CO (170.3 mi, 4h 27m), Salida, CO (153.1 mi, 3h 34m), and Gypsum, CO (144.7 mi, 2h 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 86-mile drive from Boulder, CO, expect to burn about 3.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 mapped routes leaving Boulder, CO and 25 routes heading into Boulder, CO, covering 47 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 348 miles.

The longest mapped route from Boulder, CO covers 348 miles and takes approximately 8h 1m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Boulder, CO runs about 86 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Boulder, CO include Durango, CO, Delta, CO, Aspen, CO and Salida, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.