Florence, CO Road Trips

Drivers starting from Florence, CO have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 122 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Florence, CO head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

137 mi

Boulder, CO

Quickest Drive

2h 11m

Aurora, CO

Plan Around Florence, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Aurora, CO to Florence, CO 108.1 mi · 2h 11m

Continue From Florence, CO

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

Florence, CO to Boulder, CO 137 mi · 2h 48m Florence, CO to Thornton, CO 119.5 mi · 2h 28m Florence, CO to Arvada, CO 118.9 mi · 2h 28m Florence, CO to Lakewood, CO 113.3 mi · 2h 20m

Trips from Florence, CO

Florence, CO to Boulder, CO

137 mi 2h 48m

Florence, CO to Thornton, CO

119.5 mi 2h 28m

Florence, CO to Arvada, CO

118.9 mi 2h 28m

Florence, CO to Lakewood, CO

113.3 mi 2h 20m

Driving from Florence, CO

The typical drive from Florence, CO covers about 122 miles and takes around 2h 31m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 137 miles (2h 48m), while the shortest is just 113 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Florence, CO most often head toward Boulder, CO (137 mi, 2h 48m), Thornton, CO (119.5 mi, 2h 28m), Arvada, CO (118.9 mi, 2h 28m), and Lakewood, CO (113.3 mi, 2h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 122-mile drive from Florence, CO, expect to burn about 4.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Florence, CO and 1 routes heading into Florence, CO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 113 to 137 miles.

The longest mapped route from Florence, CO covers 137 miles and takes approximately 2h 48m. Shorter options start at just 113 miles.

The average route from Florence, CO runs about 122 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Florence, CO include Boulder, CO, Thornton, CO, Arvada, CO and Lakewood, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Florence, CO by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

3,870

Median Income

$57,239

Median Home Value

$228,300

Median Age

43.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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destinations from Florence, CO.

Trips to Florence, CO

Aurora, CO to Florence, CO

108.1 mi 2h 11m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Florence, CO that also have route pages.

Lakewood, CO 113.3 mi · 2h 20m Arvada, CO 118.9 mi · 2h 28m Thornton, CO 119.5 mi · 2h 28m Boulder, CO 137 mi · 2h 48m

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