Origin
Evans, CO
Evening in Evans on Tuesday
Local time
7:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evans, CO to Boulder, CO
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evans, CO
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Boulder, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evans, CO to Boulder, CO covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CanAm Highway, Diagonal Highway, Justin Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on CanAm Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 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
23.5 miles from Evans, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 47 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.
CanAm Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 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 around 0.1 miles in near 37th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 47 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (37th Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (CO 66 / Justin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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37th Street
Turn left onto 37th Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
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CO 66 / Justin Avenue
Turn right onto CO 66 / Justin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 25 South
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward CO 119 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 240
Toward CO 119 West
6
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
19th Street
Turn right onto 19th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CanAm Highway | 11.8 mi | 19m |
| Diagonal Highway | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Justin Avenue | 8 mi | 12m |
| East Ken Pratt Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Highway 119 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Foothills Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Arapahoe Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CanAm Highway
— 11.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evans, CO and Boulder, CO.
1
Start on State Street
340 ft
·
23 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto 37th Street
394 ft
·
11 sec
·
37th Street
3
Turn left onto US 85
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 85
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on US 85
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CanAm Highway
5
Continue on US 85
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 85
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
CanAm Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
8
Enter roundabout
255 ft
·
5 sec
9
Continue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
10
Merge onto US 85
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
CanAm Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CO 66
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Justin Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CO 66
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
CO 66
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 25 South
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 25
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 240
Toward CO 119 West
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto CO 119
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 119
17
Continue on CO 119
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East Ken Pratt Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CO 119
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Diagonal Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on CO 157
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothills Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto CO 7
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Arapahoe Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto 19th Street
143 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left
87 ft
·
4 sec
23
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.5 miles from Evans, CO, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.8 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 47 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.5 miles or 38m 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
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 Evans, 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 Evans, CO
This is one driving day of about 47 miles and 1h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evans, 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.
The longest stretch is on CanAm Highway for about 11.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Evans, CO · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Evans, 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
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Evening in Boulder on Tuesday
Local time
7:31 PM
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
40 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 12m 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 Evans, CO to Boulder, CO covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CanAm Highway, Diagonal Highway, Justin Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Evans, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.08 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 47 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (37th Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (CO 66 / Justin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evans, CO to Boulder, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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