Origin
Avon, CO
Night in Avon on Thursday
Local time
9:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, CO to Boulder, CO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
117.2 mi
189 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 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
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 117.2 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, CO 93, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.8 miles on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.66 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.6 miles from Avon, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 117.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 117.2 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.
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 91.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Avon Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Avon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 92.5 miles (I 70 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.4 miles (CR 93 / Heritage Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Avon Road
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
92.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
|
I 70 BUS
Take the exit onto I 70 BUS toward US 40, I 70 Business East, CH 93: Golden, Morrison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 259
Toward US 40, I 70 Business East, CH 93: Golden...
6
94.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
CR 93 / Heritage Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 93 / Heritage Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
94.7 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
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CR 93 / Heritage Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 93 / Heritage Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
117.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
|
19th Street
Turn left onto 19th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Avon, CO and Boulder, CO, road signs point toward Ch 93: Golden and Morrison.
Ch 93: Golden
92.5 mi in
|
~1h 51m
|
via I 70 BUS
Morrison
92.5 mi in
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~1h 51m
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via I 70 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway | 91.8 mi | 1h 50m |
| CO 93 | 19.3 mi | 30m |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lariat Loop Scenic Byway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Heritage Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Avon Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 70 BUS | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hogback Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
— 91.8 mi, about 1h 50m
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 roundabout onto Avon Road
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Road
3
Continue on Avon Road
261 ft
·
5 sec
·
Avon Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Road
5
Continue on Avon Road
335 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avon Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
7
Merge onto I 70
92 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto I 70 BUS
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 70 BUS
Exit 259
Toward US 40, I 70 Business East, CH 93: Golden, Morrison
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto I 70 BUS; CR 93
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hogback Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on I 70 BUS; US 40
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lariat Loop Scenic Byway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 93
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Heritage Road
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 93
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
Heritage Road
13
Continue on CR 93
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
Heritage Road
14
Enter roundabout onto CR 93
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
Heritage Road
15
Continue on CR 93
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Heritage Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 93
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Heritage Road
17
Continue on CR 93
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Heritage Road
18
Turn slight right onto CR 93
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Heritage Road
19
Turn left onto US 6
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on CO 93
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
CO 93
21
Continue on CO 93
12 mi
·
19 min
·
CO 93
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
University Avenue
23
Continue on 17th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 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
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left
87 ft
·
4 sec
27
Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.6 miles from Avon, CO, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.8 miles.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.6 miles or 1h 10m 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 57m
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.
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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 117.2 miles and 2h 32m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway for about 91.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.6 mi from Avon, CO · 1h 10m 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 58.6 miles from Avon, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.8 miles.
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
$17.66 one way
$35.32 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $18.70 | $37.39 |
| premium | $4.39 | $20.27 | $40.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
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 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 | 35.2 | 0 | $12.31 | $5.63 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.41 | $7.50 |
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
Night in Boulder on Thursday
Local time
9:31 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 32m 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 117.2 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway, CO 93, Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.6 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 $17.66 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Avon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 92.5 miles (I 70 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.4 miles (CR 93 / Heritage Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Avon, CO and Boulder, CO, road signs point toward Ch 93: Golden and Morrison.
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