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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Snow Showers
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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.
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Start on the route
27 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 19th Street
44 m · 14 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
3210 ft · 2 min · Arapahoe Avenue
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Turn right onto 28th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 28th Street
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Turn straight onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.1 km · 49 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 170 West
1396 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on McCaslin Boulevard
1688 ft · 42 sec · McCaslin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCaslin Boulevard
39 m · 6 sec · McCaslin Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCaslin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCaslin Boulevard
32 m · 6 sec · McCaslin Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · McCaslin Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
1041 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 17 south
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North Indiana Street
6.8 mi · 11 min · North Indiana Street
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Turn right onto West 64th Avenue
1321 ft · 36 sec · West 64th Avenue
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Turn left onto McIntyre Parkway
2105 ft · 51 sec · McIntyre Parkway
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Continue on McIntyre Street
3.3 mi · 7 min · McIntyre Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 32nd Avenue
2682 ft · 1 min · West 32nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Indiana Street
1326 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street
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Turn left onto Garden Road
840 ft · 37 sec · Garden Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Superior.
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Applewood. Straight-line distance: 18.67 mi (30.05 km).
#1 Boulder
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 107,645 |
| Coordinates | 40.0149900, -105.2705500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Applewood
Census designated place
| Population | 7,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.7577800, -105.1625000 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Applewood (-105.1625, 39.75778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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