Skip to main content

Trip from Timnath, CO to Boulder, CO

Data updated 0 seconds ago

Drive Time

59m

Distance

47.5 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Timnath, CO, CO

Timnath, CO

RDNE Stock project

city in and county seat of Boulder County, Colorado, United States

Boulder, CO

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Timnath, CO to Boulder, CO covers 47.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Deer Park Avenue, Timnath Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 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

23.7 miles from Timnath, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 47.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Timnath, CO to Boulder, CO is easy. At 59m 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 Timnath, CO to Boulder, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Deer Park Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Timnath Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
East Harmony Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 25 South Unavailable Refreshing
Dwight D Unavailable Refreshing
CO 119 West Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 119 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Timnath, CO and Boulder, CO.

1

Start on 3rd Avenue

0.1 mi · 36 sec · 3rd Avenue
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

302 ft · 18 sec · Deer Park Avenue
4

Turn right onto Timnath Parkway

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Timnath Parkway
5

Turn right onto East Harmony Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Harmony Road
6

Turn left onto I 25 South

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 25 South
7

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

25 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward CO 119 West

0.3 mi · 29 sec · CO 119 West
9

Turn right onto Highway 119

3.0 mi · 3 min · Highway 119
10

Continue on East Ken Pratt Boulevard

5.4 mi · 8 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard
11

Continue on Diagonal Highway

9.3 mi · 12 min · Diagonal Highway
12

Continue on Foothills Parkway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Foothills Parkway
13

Turn right onto Arapahoe Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Arapahoe Avenue
14

Turn right onto 19th Street

144 ft · 11 sec · 19th Street
15

Turn left

89 ft · 5 sec
16

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 23.7 miles from Timnath, CO, or about 29m 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 47.5 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.7 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boulder, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Timnath, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Timnath, CO

This is one driving day of about 47.5 miles and 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Timnath, 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 23.7 mi from Timnath, CO · 29m into the drive

Downtown Firestone, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Firestone, CO

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

Broomfield, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Firestone, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Timnath, 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

$7.16 one way

$14.31 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $7.58 $15.16
premium $4.39 $8.22 $16.43
diesel $5.61 $10.49 $20.97

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: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $4.99 $2.28
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.16 $1.90
EV Truck/SUV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Timnath, CO

Night in Timnath on Tuesday

Local time

9:05 PM

MDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boulder, CO

Night in Boulder on Tuesday

Local time

9:05 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

1 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

59m 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 Timnath, CO to Boulder, CO covers 47.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Deer Park Avenue, Timnath Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Timnath, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.16 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 Timnath, CO to Boulder, CO is easy. At 59m 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 Timnath, CO to Boulder, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Timnath, CO to Boulder, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Timnath, CO or browse trips ending in Boulder, CO.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CO road trips.

Explore maps for Timnath, CO or Boulder, CO on MapSof.net.