Origin
Applewood, CO
Morning in Applewood on Friday
Local time
10:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Applewood, CO to Boulder, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Applewood, CO
Piotr Arnoldes
Boulder, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Applewood, CO to Boulder, CO covers 22.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Indiana Street, Denver–Boulder Turnpike, McCaslin Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Indiana Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 22.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indiana Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Indiana Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Indiana Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 15 / McIntyre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (CO 72 / Indiana Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Indiana Street
Turn right onto Indiana Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 15 / McIntyre Street
Turn right onto CR 15 / McIntyre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CO 72 / Indiana Street
Turn left onto CO 72 / Indiana Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
19 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36 / Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
19th Street
Turn right onto 19th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Street | 7 mi | 11m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| McCaslin Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| McIntyre Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| 28th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Arapahoe Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 32nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| McIntyre Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Street
— 7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Applewood, CO and Boulder, CO.
1
Start on Garden Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Garden Road
2
Turn right onto Indiana Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Indiana Street
3
Turn left onto West 32nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 32nd Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 15
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
McIntyre Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on McIntyre Parkway
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
McIntyre Parkway
6
Turn right onto CR 172
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 64th Avenue
7
Turn left onto CO 72
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Indiana Street
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto CO 128
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
CO 128
9
Turn sharp right onto McCaslin Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
11
Continue on McCaslin Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
13
Continue on McCaslin Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CO 170
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 36 West: Boulder
16
Merge onto US 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 36
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arapahoe Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto 19th Street
143 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left
87 ft
·
4 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.84 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
(5.7 mi)
$0.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Boulder, CO
Morning in Boulder on Friday
Local time
10:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°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
28 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
40m 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 Applewood, CO to Boulder, CO covers 22.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Street, Denver–Boulder Turnpike, McCaslin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Applewood, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 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 short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Indiana Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 15 / McIntyre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (CO 72 / Indiana Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Applewood, CO to Boulder, 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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