Origin
Boulder, CO
Afternoon in Boulder on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder, CO to Applewood, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 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 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulder, CO
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Applewood, CO
Piotr Arnoldes
Trip Overview
The drive from Boulder, CO to Applewood, CO covers 22.7 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 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 6.8 miles on North 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 39m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 39m 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.
North Indiana Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 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 early in the drive near Arapahoe Avenue.
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 19 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 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Arapahoe Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (CO 128): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Arapahoe Avenue
Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CO 170 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CO 170 West
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CO 128
At end of road, turn left onto CO 128
Navigation decision point
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward CR 17 south
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CR 17 south
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Garden Road
Turn left onto Garden Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boulder, CO to Applewood, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 17 South along the way.
Cr 17 South
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Indiana Street | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| McCaslin Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| McIntyre Street | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| 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:
North Indiana Street
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder, CO and Applewood, CO.
1
Start on this road
87 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 19th Street
143 ft
·
13 sec
·
19th Street
3
Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arapahoe Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 36
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Street
5
Turn straight onto US 36
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CO 170 West
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on CO 170
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
11
Continue on McCaslin Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
13
Continue on McCaslin Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
McCaslin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto CO 128
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
CO 128
15
Take the exit
163 ft
·
4 sec
Toward CR 17 south
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 17
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Indiana Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 172
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 64th Avenue
18
Turn left onto McIntyre Parkway
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
McIntyre Parkway
19
Continue on McIntyre Street
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
McIntyre Street
Use the straight lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto West 32nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 32nd Avenue
21
Turn right onto Indiana Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Indiana Street
22
Turn left onto Garden Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Garden Road
23
Arrive at destination
Garden Road
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
(5.8 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
Applewood, CO
Afternoon in Applewood on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 Boulder, CO to Applewood, CO covers 22.7 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 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 11.3 miles from Boulder, 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 19 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 39m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Arapahoe Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (CO 128): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Boulder, CO to Applewood, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 17 South along the way.
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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