Origin
Avon, CO
Evening in Avon on Thursday
Local time
8:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, CO to Boulder, CO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
118 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, CO
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Boulder, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Avon, CO to Boulder, CO covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avon Road, Gerald R, US 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59 miles from Avon, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 118 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 118 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avon Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Avon, CO to Boulder, CO is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avon, CO to Boulder, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Road | — | — |
| Gerald R | — | — |
| US 40 | — | — |
| Hogback Road | — | — |
| Lariat Loop Scenic Byway | — | — |
| Heritage Road | — | — |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | — | — |
| University Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Avon Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, CO and Boulder, CO.
1
Start on Avon Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Avon Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
Avon Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Road
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Road
335 ft
·
7 sec
·
Avon Road
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
92 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 40, I 70 Business East, CH 93: Golden, Morrison
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 40, I 70 Business East, CH 93: Golden, Morrison
9
Turn left onto Hogback Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hogback Road
10
Continue on Lariat Loop Scenic Byway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lariat Loop Scenic Byway
11
Turn left onto Heritage Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Heritage Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Heritage Road
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Heritage Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Heritage Road
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
Heritage Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Heritage Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Heritage Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Heritage Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Heritage Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Heritage Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Heritage Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Heritage Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Heritage Road
18
Turn slight right onto Heritage Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Heritage Road
19
Turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
20
Continue straight
7.5 mi
·
10 min
21
Continue straight
12 mi
·
19 min
22
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
University Avenue
23
Continue on 17th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
17th Street
24
Turn right onto Athens Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Athens Street
25
Turn left onto 19th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
19th Street
26
Turn left
89 ft
·
5 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59 miles from Avon, CO, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boulder, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Avon, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avon, CO
This is one driving day of about 118 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Avon, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59 mi from Avon, CO · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59 miles from Avon, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boulder, CO
The final approach into Boulder, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boulder, CO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.78 one way
$35.56 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| premium | $4.39 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.05 | $52.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.39 | $5.66 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Evening in Boulder on Thursday
Local time
8:32 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
37 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
2h 11m 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 Avon, CO to Boulder, CO covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avon Road, Gerald R, US 40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59 miles from Avon, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.78 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.
The drive from Avon, CO to Boulder, CO is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avon, CO to Boulder, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Avon, CO to Boulder, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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