How far is Boulder, CO from Applewood, CO?

The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Applewood, CO is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.68 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.67 mi
30.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.67 mi
Kilometers
30.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.68 mi
Kilometers
36.5 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Applewood
Fri, Apr 17, 8:39 AM MDT
Return by in Boulder
Fri, Apr 17, 9:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulder
2026-04-17T07:59
Arrive Applewood
Fri, Apr 17, 8:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boulder
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Superior
CO

Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.

From Boulder
11.4 mi
00h 19m
To Applewood
11.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Friday

Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
45°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Applewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Applewood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    44 m · 14 sec · 19th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue

    3210 ft · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 170 West

    1396 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on McCaslin Boulevard

    1688 ft · 42 sec · McCaslin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCaslin Boulevard

    39 m · 6 sec · McCaslin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCaslin Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCaslin Boulevard

    32 m · 6 sec · McCaslin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McCaslin Boulevard

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1041 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 17 south

    50 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Indiana Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · North Indiana Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 64th Avenue

    1321 ft · 36 sec · West 64th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McIntyre Parkway

    2105 ft · 51 sec · McIntyre Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on McIntyre Street

    3.3 mi · 7 min · McIntyre Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 32nd Avenue

    2682 ft · 1 min · West 32nd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Indiana Street

    1326 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Garden Road

    840 ft · 37 sec · Garden Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garden Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Applewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Indiana Street
6.76 mi · 30%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
5.76 mi · 25%
McCaslin Boulevard
3.44 mi · 15%
McIntyre Street
3.25 mi · 14%
28th Street
0.76 mi · 3%
Arapahoe Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Indiana Street

Turn right onto North Indiana Street

6.76 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
00h 19m from Boulder
Leave By
7:10 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Snow Showers leaving Boulder and Rain And Snow Showers near Applewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Applewood?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Boulder and 11.3 miles from Applewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers around Boulder and Rain And Snow Showers near Applewood.

Stop Ideas Near Superior

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Superior and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Superior.

BUS

Boulder, Colorado

15 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

25 mi away
623 Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

27 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Applewood. Straight-line distance: 18.67 mi (30.05 km).

Boulder

#1 Boulder

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population107,645
Coordinates40.0149900, -105.2705500
Altitude1624
CountryUnited States
Applewood

#2 Applewood

Census designated place

Population7,160
Coordinates39.7577800, -105.1625000
Altitude1702
CountryUnited States
Start: Boulder (-105.27055, 40.01499)
End: Applewood (-105.1625, 39.75778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.92
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.96 $5.92
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.39 $3.51 $7.03
Diesel $4.74 $3.79 $7.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulder and Applewood. The current time is 07:59:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.