How far is Boone, CO from Rye, CO?
The driving distance from Boone, CO to Rye, CO is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boone and Rye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone and Rye.
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Start on North Baker Avenue
45 m · 10 sec · North Baker Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
6.2 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 47, CO 96: 4th Street, Cesar Chavez Boulevard
1120 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 96: 4th Street
128 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Chester Avenue
1018 ft · 30 sec · North Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto East City Center Drive
874 ft · 33 sec · East City Center Drive
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Take the ramp left
966 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.5 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 165 West: Colorado City, Rye
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
8.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Boulder Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · Boulder Avenue
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Turn left
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boone and Rye.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boone and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boone to Rye?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Boone and 26.3 miles from Rye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.84 one way or $13.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boone and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rye.
Stop Ideas Near Pueblo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pueblo.
Pueblo, Colorado
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boone and Rye. Straight-line distance: 42.96 mi (69.13 km).
#1 Boone
Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 373 |
| Coordinates | 38.2486100, -104.2569100 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rye
Statutory Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 253 |
| Coordinates | 37.9236200, -104.9302700 |
| Altitude | 2073 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rye (-104.93027, 37.92362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.76 | $17.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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