Origin
Boulder, CO
Morning in Boulder on Friday
Local time
9:09 AM
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
6/10
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 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 $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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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 Applewood, CO is easy. At 39m 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 Applewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 19th Street | — | — |
| Arapahoe Avenue | — | — |
| 28th Street | — | — |
| Denver–Boulder Turnpike | — | — |
| CO 170 West | — | — |
| McCaslin Boulevard | — | — |
| CR 17 | — | — |
| North Indiana Street | — | — |
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 Applewood, 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
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward CO 170 West
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
CO 170 West
9
Continue on McCaslin Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCaslin Boulevard
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
11
Exit the roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
McCaslin Boulevard
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCaslin Boulevard
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
McCaslin Boulevard
13
Exit the roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
McCaslin Boulevard
14
At the end of the road, turn left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
15
Take the exit slight right toward CR 17 south
164 ft
·
5 sec
·
CR 17 south
16
Turn right onto North Indiana Street
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Indiana Street
17
Turn right onto West 64th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 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
20
At the end of the 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
·
37 sec
·
Garden Road
23
Arrive at your 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
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
Morning in Applewood on Friday
Local time
9:09 AM
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 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 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.
The drive from Boulder, CO to Applewood, CO is easy. At 39m 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 Applewood, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boulder, CO to Applewood, 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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