Origin
Boulder, CO
Afternoon in Boulder on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Boulder, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 19th Street, Arapahoe Avenue, 28th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 63.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
19th Street 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 Boulder, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Boulder, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 19th Street | — | — |
| Arapahoe Avenue | — | — |
| 28th Street | — | — |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | — | — |
| I 25 south | — | — |
| North Valley Highway | — | — |
| CO 470 West | — | — |
| E-470 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
19th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder, CO and Ponderosa Park, CO.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto 19th Street
144 ft
·
14 sec
·
19th Street
3
Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arapahoe Avenue
4
Turn right onto 28th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Street
5
Turn straight onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
6
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 25 south: Denver
15
Continue on I 25 south: Denver
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 25 south: Denver
16
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
21 mi
·
27 min
·
North Valley Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
E-470 North, CO 470 West: Limon, Grand Junction
18
Keep slight left to continue on E-470 North: Limon
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
E-470 North: Limon
19
Merge slight left onto E-470
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
E-470
20
Take the exit slight right toward CO 83
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
CO 83
21
Turn slight right onto CO 83 South: Parker Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
CO 83 South: Parker Road
22
Merge slight left onto South Parker Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Parker Road
23
Turn left onto Hess Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hess Road
24
Continue on Hilltop Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hilltop Road
25
Continue on Flintwood Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Flintwood Road
26
Turn left onto Ponderosa Lane
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ponderosa Lane
27
Turn left onto Verdos Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Verdos Drive
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Boulder, CO · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Boulder, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ponderosa Park, CO
The final approach into Ponderosa Park, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.63 one way
$19.26 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $10.19 | $20.39 |
| premium | $4.39 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Ponderosa Park, CO
Afternoon in Ponderosa Park on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Glendale, CO
32 mi in
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
29 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
1h 28m 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 Ponderosa Park, CO covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 19th Street, Arapahoe Avenue, 28th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 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 $9.63 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 Boulder, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Boulder, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boulder, CO to Ponderosa Park, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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