Origin
Fort Morgan, CO
Late night in Fort Morgan on Saturday
Local time
1:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
96.5 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Morgan, CO
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Boulder, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder, CO covers 96.5 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 East Kiowa Avenue, Main Street, I 76 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.54 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: 96.5 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 96.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Kiowa Avenue 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder, 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Kiowa Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
| 136th Avenue | — | — |
| East 136th Avenue | — | — |
| Buckley Road | — | — |
| East 120th Avenue | — | — |
| E 470 Toll North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Kiowa Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan, CO and Boulder, CO.
1
Start on State Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue
361 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Kiowa Avenue
3
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp left toward I 76 West
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 76 West
5
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
59 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward 136th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
136th Avenue
7
Turn right onto East 136th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 136th Avenue
8
Turn left onto Buckley Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Buckley Road
9
Turn left onto East 120th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 120th Avenue
10
Turn left onto E 470 Toll North
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
E 470 Toll North
11
Merge slight left onto E-470
13 mi
·
12 min
·
E-470
12
Continue on Northwest Parkway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West: Boulder
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 36 West: Boulder
14
Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
15
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
16
Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
17
Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
18
Continue on 28th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Street
19
Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arapahoe Avenue
20
Turn right onto 19th Street
144 ft
·
11 sec
·
19th Street
21
Turn left
89 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.2 mi from Fort Morgan, CO · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Fort Morgan, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.54 one way
$29.08 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $15.39 | $30.79 |
| premium | $4.39 | $16.69 | $33.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Boulder, CO
Late night in Boulder on Saturday
Local time
1:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°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
30 degrees warmer 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder, CO covers 96.5 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 East Kiowa Avenue, Main Street, I 76 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.2 miles from Fort Morgan, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.54 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder, 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 Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder, 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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