Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
52.5 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boone, CO
World Sikh Organization of Canada
Rye, CO
Mike Murray
Boone to Rye is 52.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway and US 50, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Colorado's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option for connecting two points without a significant time commitment. You'll find this route suitable for a quick transfer, whether you're heading out for the day or concluding an earlier leg of your travels. Consider this a simple transit between two familiar areas.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 18.5 mi | 18m |
| US 50 | 10.4 mi | 16m |
| CO 165 | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| South Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| East 4th Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Chester Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East City Center Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,440 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~161 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Boone, CO and Rye, CO.
Start on North Baker Avenue
Turn right onto CO 96
Continue on US 50; CO 96
Continue on US 50; CO 96
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CO 96
Turn left onto North Chester Avenue
Turn right onto East City Center Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus
Continue on I 25
Take the exit
Turn right onto CO 165
Turn left onto CR 271
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Boone, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.6 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward CO 47, CO 96: 4th Street, Cesar Chavez Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CO 96: 4th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CO 96 / East 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East City Center Drive
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.01 one way
$16.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| premium | $4.45 | $9.20 | $18.41 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Boone on Monday
Local time
2:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 11:16PM MDT until July 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Destination
Late night in Rye on Monday
Local time
2:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 11:16PM MDT until July 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
About 46% of this 52.5-mile drive is on highways. You'll spend roughly 24 miles on roads like the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch on a highway is 18.5 miles. The route transitions from highway driving to surface roads, so expect a change in pace and surrounding environment. You'll notice the shift from more controlled highway speeds to local road conditions.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.6 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (CO 96 / East 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
2,338 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
6,803 ft
~52.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,338 ft
Top landmarks
Founded 1937
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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