Origin
Edwards, CO
Morning in Edwards on Monday
Local time
8:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edwards, CO to Boulder, CO
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
122 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwards, CO
RDNE Stock project
Boulder, CO
Dmitriy Piskarev
Trip Overview
The drive from Edwards, CO to Boulder, CO covers 122 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Edwards Access Road, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Gerald R for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.49 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61 miles from Edwards, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 122 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.
Edwards Access 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Edwards, CO to Boulder, CO is easy. At 2h 15m 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 Edwards, CO to Boulder, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards Access Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gerald R | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hogback Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lariat Loop Scenic Byway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Heritage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Edwards Access Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwards, CO and Boulder, CO.
1
Start on the route
210 ft
·
17 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Edwards Access Road
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
322 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4
Exit the rotary onto Edwards Access Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edwards Access Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Edwards Access Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
96 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
9
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
10
Turn left onto Hogback Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hogback Road
11
Continue on Lariat Loop Scenic Byway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lariat Loop Scenic Byway
12
Turn left onto Heritage Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Heritage Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Heritage Road
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Heritage Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto Heritage Road
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
Heritage Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Heritage Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Heritage Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto Heritage Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Heritage Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Heritage Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Heritage Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto Heritage Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Heritage Road
19
Turn slight right onto Heritage Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Heritage Road
20
Turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
21
Continue straight
7.5 mi
·
10 min
22
Continue straight
12 mi
·
19 min
23
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
University Avenue
24
Continue on 17th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
17th Street
25
Turn right onto Athens Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Athens Street
26
Turn left onto 19th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
19th Street
27
Turn left
89 ft
·
5 sec
28
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 61 miles from Edwards, CO, or about 1h 7m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m
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 Edwards, 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 Edwards, CO
This is one driving day of about 122 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edwards, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61 mi from Edwards, CO · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61 miles from Edwards, 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
$18.49 one way
$36.97 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $19.62 | $39.23 |
| premium | $4.43 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.10 | $54.21 |
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: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Morning in Boulder on Monday
Local time
8:23 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°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
14 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
2h 15m 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 Edwards, CO to Boulder, CO covers 122 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edwards Access Road, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Gerald R. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61 miles from Edwards, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.49 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 Edwards, CO to Boulder, CO is easy. At 2h 15m 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 Edwards, CO to Boulder, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edwards, CO to Boulder, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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